Shaun's joined by Australia's Fiona Boyes for a chat about her recently reissued album "Blues In My Heart".

The album was 20 last year and at the time of its release, Fiona was just embarking on her solo career.

A change in her musical direction that would see her visit Memphis for the International Blues Challenge and win it. The first time a non-american was to win the prestigious competition and the first time a woman would run away with the events highest accolade.

Fiona has gone on to be one of the worlds finest blues artists with numerous albums and accolades to her name and its a wonderful chat about her amazing story.

 

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Shaun's got another classic from the Delmark Records catalogue this week.

Featuring Junior Wells 1970 release "Southside Blues Jam".

Conceived with the idea to capture Junior just as you would here him in the bars of Chicago's southside, he brought along a crack band of mates including Buddy Guy, Otis Spann, Louis Myers and Fred Below.

Plus new releases from Johnny Tucker & Kid Ramos, Tommy Castro and the Rev Shawn Amos plus a classic from The Paladins debut album, now available after years of being out of print.

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As part of Alligator Records 50th Anniversary celebration, Shaun's featuring a classic album from the label this week.

1990's "Harp Attack", with giants of Chicago Blues harp, Jr Wells, James Cotton, Carey Bell and Billy Branch.

Plus Shaun's joined by Billy Branch himself, the last surviving member of this amazing quartet of harmonica giants to find out about this incredible record and about Billy Branch's friends and mentors Carey Bell, James Cotton and Jr Wells.

Plus tracks from Billy's latest release "Roots & Branches - The Songs of Little Walter.

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Shaun's pulling out the treats this week as he continues his musical exploration of Chicago's legendary Bell family.

This week, featuring Carey Bells electrifying 1997 release Good Luck Man. 

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Shaun's continuing his musical exploration of Chicago's legendary Bell family. This week, Carey Bells 1995 Alligator Records release "Deep Down". Featuring Lurrie Bell, Lucky Peterson, Carl Weathersby, Johnny B Gayden and Ray "Killer" Allison.

Its a modern classic.

Plus new releases from Christone Ingram, Raphael Wressnig & Igor Prado, Bob Corritore and Chris Cain. 

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Shauns continuing his fascinating ride through the music of Carey & Lurrie Bell this week.

This time, going back to 1969 to feature Carey Bells Delmark Records debut album "Carey Bells Blues Harp".

One of the acknowledged masters of Chicago Blues in his early days with a couple of gig tested bands from the Chicago blues scene.

Plus new releases from Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Tia Carroll, Rick Holmstrom and Bob Corritore.

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Join Shaun as he features new releases from Cedric Burnside, Guy Clark, GA-20 and Raphael Wressnig and Igor Prado.

Plus this weeks album feature Carey  & Lurrie Bells Second Nature.

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As promised, Shaun's continuing his dive into Delmarks Records back catalogue.

This week with a classic from Lurrie Bell...his 1995 Delmark debut Mercurial Son. 

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Shaun's got a classic live album on the show this week. Otis Rush' 1975 Delmark Records release So Many Roads.

Plus new releases from Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Cedric Burnside, Tia Carroll and Diesel. 

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Join Shaun this week as he takes your ears on a journey through the recording career of the legendary singer and harmonica player James Cotton. Featuring tracks from four classic James Cotton albums, released over 5 decades. And don't miss Shaun's guest on the show, Fabulous Thunderbirds singer and harp player Kim Wilson, who shares his thoughts and memories on his friend and mentor James Cotton.

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