It’s time for another brand-new edition of Blues is the Truth with your host Ian McHugh, proudly sponsored by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun in Isleworth. As always, it’s packed with the finest blues from across the decades alongside gig news, stories, and the features you love.

This week’s show brings together a rich mix of legends, rising stars, and fresh voices. You’ll hear the piano mastery of Professor Longhair, the slide guitar fire of Dave Acari, the soulful tones of Maria Muldaur, and the Chicago grit of Muddy Waters. There’s raw energy from Mad Dog Blues, Earl Thomas, Johnny Burgin, and Juke Joint Johnny, alongside powerhouse performances from Roomful of Blues, Buddy Guy, and The Blues Band.

Albert Castiglia teams up with Alabama Mike, while Eric Clapton joins Tracy Chapman in a remarkable live performance. The new generation is represented with tracks from Tom Hambridge, Selwyn Birchwood, Monster Mike Welch, Son Henry, and Andy Twyman, while Koko Taylor, Paul Lamb, and John Lee Hooker bring timeless blues authenticity. Rounding out the set are gems from Guy King, Guy Bélanger, Big Joe Shelton, and Charlie and the Bluescats.

It’s two hours of nothing but the best in blues — old and new, familiar and surprising — all tied together by Ian’s trademark passion for the music.

Tune in and let the blues take hold.