SE 5 Ep 24 - Albert Collins Classic Album Feature - Cold Snap
Albert Collins Classic Album Feature – Cold Snap “This Grammy-nominated album features some of Albert's most popular tracks like I Ain't Drunk, Lights Are On But Nobody's Home and Too Many Dirty Dishes. The Master of the Telecaster's last Alligator release, and his favourite, finds him backed by a…
SE 5 Ep 23 - Ray Charles Classic Album Feature – The Genius Sings The Blues
“Genius doesn't even begin to describe the greatness of The Genius Sings the Blues. Comprised of a dozen songs Ray Charles made between 1952 and 1960, the collection was released in 1961 by Atlantic Records to counter the singer's migration to rival ABC Paramount. What Atlantic originally undere…
SE 5 Ep 22 - Taj Mahal Classic Album Feature - Dancing The Blues
Taj Mahal Classic Album Feature – Dancing The Blues “Songs from Fats Domino to Louis Jordan. Etta James joins in on the classic “Mockingbird” along with a “slamming” band including Texacali Horns, Tony Braunagel, Chuck Domanico, Mick Weaver, Johnny Lee Schell, and Bill Payne & Ritchie Hayward f…
SE 5 Ep 21 - Freddie King Classic Album Feature - Getting Ready
“The first of Freddie King’s three albums for Leon Russell’s Shelter label set the tone for his work for the company: superb electric blues with a prominent rock/soul influence. The massive Texan and the longhaired Oklahoman got it right the first time around with the aptly titled Getting Ready LP…
SE 5 Ep 20 - Live Focus - Muddy Waters - Live 1979
“Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live - 1979 brings you the electrifying and unforgettable live performance of one of blues' most legendary artists, Muddy Waters. Capturing his raw energy and soulful presence, this live album is a testament to Muddy Waters’ profound influence on the blues genre. Featuri…
SE 5 Ep 19 - Snooks Eaglin - Classic Album Feature - The Way it Is
“When they referred to consistently amazing guitarist Snooks Eaglin as a human jukebox in his New Orleans hometown, they weren't dissing him in the slightest. The blind Eaglin was a beloved figure in the Crescent City, not only for his gritty, Ray Charles-inspired vocal delivery and wholly imaginat…
SE 5 Ep 18 -Blues Music Awards Showcase
“The Blues Foundation has announced its 2025 Blues Music Awards winners. The winners were revealed on Thursday, May 8, in Memphis, Tennessee. Big winners from the night included Ruthie Foster, Sue Foley, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Curtis Salgado, and John Primer, who all took home multiple awards. Ronni…
SE 5 Ep 17 - Dave Hole Classic Album Feature - Short Fuse Blues
“Magnificent, staggering, almost beyond belief. Utterly Blues approved.” --“GUITAR PLAYER” MAGAZINE, U.S.A. “There’s no more explosive Blues guitar player in the world.” --“ESQUIRE”, U.S.A. “DAVE HOLE is a musician whose time has finally come. In fact, considering the acclaim he's receive…
SE 5 Ep 16 - ZZ Top Classic Album Feature - Fandango
“One of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll bands ever to strut the 50 States, these sharp-dressed Texas titans-Billy F. Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill-are a righteously hell raisin' power trio boasting a 30-plus year hit-making legacy, both in the studio and at concert arenas. With their revv…
SE 5 Ep 15 - Classic Album Feature - On the Jimmy Reed Highway - Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan
On the Jimmy Reed Highway began as an Omar Kent Dykes album, but once Jimmie Vaughan came into the studio “the songs took on their own life,” remembers Omar. “I figured Jimmie would come in and play a couple of solos, but he got so excited about it he stayed for the rest.” Ain't nobody can do Jimm…