Bob Corritore performs live at the 2011 Blues Music Awards on Edition 657 of Blues Radio International, with music from James Cotton, Eddie Boyd, Johnny Copeland, Deborah Coleman, and Mark Hummel with Anson Funderburgh.

Photograph by Jeff Fasano.

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Kat Riggins and Kevin Burt perform live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 656 of Blues Radio International, with music from Little Milton, Eddie Taylor and David Bromberg.

Mix by Audrey Michelle.

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Mr. Sipp performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 655 of Blues Radio International, with T Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Albert & Rayne Castiglia feat. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and Sara Lazarus.

Photograph by Laura Carbone.

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Rory Block performs live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage in Memphis at the 2019 Blues Music Awards on Edition 654 of Blues Radio International, with music from Lightning Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt, Ry Cooder, Jontavious Willis, and Chris Cain.

Sound by Jack Gauthier. Photograph by Jay Skolnick.

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The Stephen Hull Experience wins second place, and Best Guitarist,  live at the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis on Edition 653 of Blues Radio International, with music from Junior Wells and Coco Montoya.

Photograph by Laura Carbone.

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GE Smith and Matt Schofield perform live at the Funky Biscuit in February 2017 on Edition 652 of Blues Radio International, with music from Lonnie Brooks, Jimmy Johnson, and Dinah Washington.

Sound by Ray Rivard. Photograph by Jay Skolnick.

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Acoustic guitarist BMA nominee William Lee Ellis performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 651 of Blues Radio International, with Muddy Waters, Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets featuring Sam Myers, Toronzo Canon, Curtis Salgado and Jack De Keyzer.

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Step into the heart of blues music with Blues Radio International's Jesse Finkelstein as your guide. 

In a special duet interview, Jesse sits down with the dynamic duo Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, whisked away from the vibrant energy of The Blues Foundation's 2012 Blues Music Awards in Memphis. 

Together, they explore the soulful depths of blues music, sharing personal anecdotes, insights into the culture, and the secrets behind their musical alchemy. From the joys of songwriting to navigating the highs and lows of a life in music, this conversation promises to be a harmonious blend of passion, wisdom, and rhythm. So, tune in and let their words serenade your soul.

 #Interview #BluesRadioInternational from the 2012 #BluesMusicAwards
Guests: Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks
Host: Jesse Finkelstein
Year: 2012
Producer: Audrey Michelle

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John Primer, recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, performs live at the 2023 Blues Music Awards on Edition 636 of Blues Radio International, with music from James Cotton, Dawn Tyler Watson, Bruce Katz and Champion Jack DuPree.

Photograph by Laura Carbone.

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Joe Waters performs at the Orpheum Memphis in the 2024 International Blues Challenge Finals. The IBC is coordinated & hosted by the Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN. Each year, blues societies from around the globe send challengers to compete against one another for a chance to win the big prizes at the finals in Memphis. Out of 140 acts, Joe made it & won! Congratulations Joe!

Joe took home the 1st place prize in the Solo/Duo Category. Hailing from the Columbus Blues Alliance, he amazes & entertains with his dynamic multi-instrument solo performance.

Thank you to The Blues Foundation for their continued support of our efforts to document blues music, it's musicians & community. Thank you to Dawn Hopkins for the house mix, Joe Whitmer for his unwavering support of our work & to Kimberly Horton for her understanding of our passion for blues music. 

PLEASE JOIN THE BLUES FOUNDATION TODAY AT: WWW.BLUES.ORG

Audio Production by Audrey Michelle & Jesse Finkelstein for Blues Radio International. Audience recording by Audrey Michelle for BRI. 2024

IBC Master Mix by Dawn Hopkins of Ardent Studios, Memphis. You're amazing Dawn!

#JoeWaters #BluesFoundation #TheBluesFoundation #Internationalblueschallenge2024 #internationalblueschallenge #bluesmusic #blues #acoustic #acoustic #ibc #orpheummemphis

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