Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

It’s another ‘Women of the Blues’ episode with Lonestar Lady and Alligator Recording Artist, Carolyn Wonderland. Carolyn dropped in to talk about her early days in music, her time with legendary frontman, known as the “Godfather of the Blues” (per Walter Trout), John Mayall, and he new album, “Truth Is”. We got to see Carolyn earlier this summer in Kalamazoo for the Blues Festival, and her and the band put on a fun show for sure! We are closing in on our 150th regular episode….any guesses who it might be?

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes another Chicago legend, Earwig Records founder and producer, Michael Frank. Michael came to the table with lots of great stories of his early days as a music lover, his ultimate move to Chicago, and the nearly 40 years he spent with David ‘Honey Boy’ Edwards as his manager, producer, and touring partner. Season 7 is rolling along, and there are several great episodes on par with this one just on the horizon, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of them!

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As a young girl, today’s guest remembers her Father taking thousands of photos of her and her siblings. As she got older, she discovered the art for herself, even learning how to develop the film and print the photos as well. That passion for the art has led to her new book, “Tales From the Harp”, a 131 page tabletop book that dedicates one page to each harmonica player she is showcasing. The photos are just the start, as she contacted each musician and got information from them about the type of harmonica used, and constructed the book around each performer. It’s a fun chat, so don’t miss out! If you have issues finding the page to order, you can reach out to Jacki directly at [email protected]

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, it’s time to break out the hot sauce and bourbon, as Erv welcomes American Idol Top 10 contestant, Jovin Webb back for a discussion about life in the Blues world over the past two years, what it meant to celebrate his birthday in Paris at the Eiffel Tower, and his hot new album, “Son Of A Sinner”. The new album, produced by multi-grammy winner Tom Hambridge will be released worldwide this Friday morning! If you are a fan of Jovin Webb, this new album absolutely does NOT disappoint, and if you don’t know who he is yet…..get your copy today and join the Fam!

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A chance purchase at Vintage Sound in Williamston, MI led Erv to discover a tie to Chicago Blues he had no knowledge of previously. This week on Time Signatures, Erv is joined by the son of the late, legendary Bluesman Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy D. Lane. The two discussed life as the son of a Chicago Bluesman, featuring regular visits by the top Bluesmen of the day, their sage advice to Lane as a young man, The who’s who of the Blues he worked with through the years, and the album that ended up paying homage to the memory of his late Father. It’s an incredible discussion you do not want to miss!

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes celebrated editor, Bob Sarles for a chat about his early work in film, his documentary on Mike Bloomfield, and his subsequent work that landed an opportunity to take over and finish “Born in Chicago”. “Born” showcases a small handful of young white guys (Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, Corky Siegel, Charlie Musselwhite and others), who learned their Blues craft at the feet of Blues giants like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and many others. The program itself is incredible, and you can see it on YouTube and Amazon. C'mon in and enjoy!

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On this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes back 2025 Grammy winner, Ruthie Foster. This time around, she and Erv discuss her spring-time trip to Australia, but the biggest point of discussion is her accidental injury suffered late last fall as she ran to an airport gate to board for a flight. That injury slowed her down considerably, resulting in surgery in December of last year, but prior to that surgery, Ruthie returned to Nashville for a writing and recording session with Mileage collaborators, Rebecca Lovell (Larkin Poe) and producer Tyler Bryant. She was also joined by Megan Lovell (Rebecca’s sister and Larkin Poe bandmate) and her husband, Mike Seal. “Just Say Yes” releases August 28th! It’s a conversation that is chicken soup for the soul, so join us, won’t you?

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It’s another Women In Blues episode on Time Signatures, as Erv welcomes one of Chicago’s treasure’s, slide guitarist extraordinaire, Joanna Connor. Joanna dropped by to talk about her early years in Chicago, her nearly 40 year relationship with The Kingston Mines, her recent marriage and move to Jamaica, surviving Hurricane Melissa last year, and her hot new LIVE album, due for release on Friday of this week!

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Over the next three weeks, Time Signatures with Jim Ervin is paying a special salute to the Women of the Blues, featuring three of the top names in the Blues. This week, Erv welcomes Shaun Murphy to the program. From making her first appearance on a Blues stage at the 1969 Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival, to working with Seger, the Moody Blues and Eric Clapton, Shaun has certainly made a solid name for herself in the music business. She stopped by to share more great stories on this, her second appearance, but also to talk about her new album, “Brand New Blues”. Come help us celebrate week #1 of our salute to the Women of the Blues!

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes International musician, Zak Bekkers. Zak’s music is best described as “Blues-driven Rock with a dark Americana soul. He stopped in to talk about his journey into and through the Blues, his new life as a parent, and his position as an official endorser of Bushman Harmonicas-the company that just happens to be endorsing us!

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