Music On The Couch

WATERSTREET BLUES BAND

The band has released Talkin About, and I will sit with Rob Deyman about the journey of the band and the music on the new album.

MIKE NAGODA

Cerebral Palsy kept Mike from playing conventional guitar.  So, he studied and mastered double slide guitar. He and I will talk about that, his musical explorations and the new album, Outside The Box.

TIM GARTLAND

Tim will be releasing his fifth album, Truth, on March 18th and we get to talk to the harmonica player/songwriter/singer about how he got to where he is today and the music on the new album.

NIGHT BLUEMERS

From the Mauricie region of Quebec, the band has released their debut album, Welcome About The Night Train.  I will speak with vocalist Breen Leboeuf about the band’s origins and their vision into the future.

ELLY WININGER – COUCH KID NEWS

Elly has released the single “January 6th”, a searing look at that day in our history.  We’ll talk about why she needed to write this song.

KATIE HENRY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Katie returns with her new album, On My Way. After the success of her debut on Ruf Records, High Road, this was highly anticipated, and Katie did not disappoint.  Look forward to talking about her world and the music on the new album.

VAL STARR – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Val returns to The Couch to talk about the last 2 years and the music on the new album, Healing Kind Of Blues and what 2022 holds for she and her band.

DIANE DURRETT

Diane and her band Soul Suga have released the album, Put A Lid On It, and she will take a seat on The Couch and talk about her musical journey, how she made the isolation time work for her and we will listen to the tunes.

MANDY MARYLANE

Mandy has released the EP Blues Shack and I will speak with this young woman about her journey and the music she is creating.

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BRANDON SANTINI – COUCH KID NEWS

Brandon has released the single “Don’t Shake The Devil’s Hand” and he stops by to talk about it and his world right now.

JOHNNY RAY JONES

Johnny released Way Down South in the summer of 2021 and he will take a seat on The Couch for the first time to talk about his career, the music and the last 24 months.

PIERCE DIPNER – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

From his first visit at the IBC in 2017, Pierce has always been on my ‘watch’ list.  He came on the show in 2020 when he released his EP, and tonight we will talk about his debut album, Goin’ Back.

REDDOG

A long-time fixture in the Atlanta area and a resident of Pensacola, Florida, Reddog tours throughout the region and has released Reddog & Friends – Booze, Blues and Southern Grooves.  He and I will talk about his journey as we listen to the tunes.

BIG LLOU JOHNSON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

The album is entitled Big Man and Llou returns with a BANG! Looking forward to chatting with Llou about his new tunes and his world.

Preview Show #1 -

Features conversations with past winners Kevin Burt & Hector Anchondo and a Round Table discussion of the dos and don'ts from long-time venue coordinators Sandy McCann, David Hughes & Tony Prederickson.

We will also take your questions via phone.

NATIONAL WOMEN IN BLUES IBC SHOWCASE PREVIEW

I am going to be joined by Michele Seidman, President/CWB to discuss the event and she is bringing along Meg Williams, Redd Velvet & Lady A to talk about the showcase

BOBBY MURRAY & GREG NAGY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Bobby has released the new album Love Letter From Detroit with the top Blues vocalists in the area, including Greg Nagy.  Greg has also released the single, “Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday”.  Should be fun.

SUNNY BLEAU

The debut album is entitled Breakfast Served Cold, and I look forward to speaking Sunny and finding out more about this talented musician.

HANS THEESSINK & BIG DADDY WILSON

Heading to Denmark & Germany for our last guests of 2021! These two talented musicians have released Pay Day and I am thrilled they both agreed to wake up early to have a talk about their music and their plans for 2022.

HANNA PK

Hanna is a talented pianist who has released her third album, Blues All Over My Shoes. Produced and featuring Kenny Neal, the album is jam packed with tasty originals featuring her playing and distinctive voice.

JON SPEAR BAND – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

They have released B-Side Of My Life and I am excited to speak with Jon and Andy about the music and more.

WILLIE JACKSON

Out of Savannah, GA, Willie is a prolific songwriter, and has released All In The Blues, an album of 12 original songs and we will discover his journey and listen in to the music.

MICK SCHAFER

From Portland Oregon comes guitarist, songwriter, bandleader Mick Schafer and I look forward to talking with him and learning about his long journey to where he is today, as we listen to tunes from Back To The Blues

JASON RICCI & JOE KROWN – Semi Couch Kid New Music

Jason makes his fifth visit to The Couch, this time with first-timer Joe Krown.  They have released City>Country>City and we will speak with Joe about his career and the two about this collaboration.

STEVE MARRINER – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

We finally get to speak with Steve after having to reschedule his first appearance. I look forward to speaking with Steve and sharing music from the album, Hope Dies Last.

DAVE SPECTER – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Dave returns to The Couch after a 7 year absence. We will go deep into the new album, Six String Soul – 30 Years On Delmark.  This should be fun.

TOMMY CASTRO

Another reschedule that I have been waiting on.  We will speak with Tommy about his incredible journey and share the music on A Bluesman Came To Town.

MEMPHIS LIGHTNING – WORLD PREMIER

Lightning & Red will return and honor us with the World Premier of their new album.  This should be a blast!

VINTAGE #18 – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Robbin will be by to talk about the new album, Soul Shaker and all that is happening with the band. We might even get to speak with one or two of the guys in the band.?

MEMPHISSIPPI SOUNDS

Damion Pearson and Cam Kimbrough are Memphissippi Sound and they bring a new flavor to The Blues.  Look forward to chatting with them.

TERESA JAMES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Teresa returns to The Couch with the new album, Rose-Colored Glasses.  I look forward to chatting with Teresa and sharing the tunes.

SHEBA THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC 

Sheba returns to The Couch to discuss her world and the new release This Is The Blues.

MEG WILLIAMS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Meg stopped by during the first show of 2020 to talk about the single, “Fuel For My Fire”.  She returns to talk about her last two years, and the new album, Live And Learn…a winner.

ILANA KATZ KATZ – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

It has been 4 years since we have had Ilana on a Monday show.  Looking forward to catching up with her and talking about the music on In My Mind, her latest release.  

COLIN JAMES

Colin’s last visit was back in 2018, so we have much to talk about plus the new album, Open Road.

STACY MITCHHART – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Looking forward to Stacy returning to The Couch.  The new album, Printer’s Alley is a celebration of his 24 years in Nashville. Will be some good stories! 

JENNIFER PORTER

Jennifer makes her debut appearance on The Couch to talk about her career, and the music on the new album, Sun Come And Shine.

ZAC HARMON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

It has been a few years since we’ve sat with Zac.  I look forward to hearing what his world has been like and to discuss the music on the new album, Long As I Got My Guitar.

BEN LEVIN

Ben’s released Still Here, and he makes his first visit to The Couch to talk about the journey and the music he and his dad create.