Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

This week, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes longtime Delmark Chicago Bluesman, Mike Wheeler. This musician seamlessly mixes a blend of old school Blues, Jazz and Rock in his shows. Erv and Mike discuss his first bigtime gig with the late Muddy Waters’ pianist, Lovie Lee, his 2014 induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, and his plans to release a new album in 2025. Bring a friend, and join us!

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On this week’s edition of Time Signature, host Jim Ervin welcome’s one of Lansing’s premiere business owners to the show. Lillian Werbin, CEO of Elderly Instruments drops by for a fun discussion about Elderly’s 50 years in business, celebrating their 2023 ‘America’s Top Business’ award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and what lies ahead for Elderly.

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On this episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Blues Titan, Joe Bonamassa for a discussion about his meteoric rise in the Blues music world, his career changing moment on stage at Royal Albert Hall with Eric Clapton in 2009, his SOLD OUT show at The Hollywood Bowl, his current Blues Deluxe tour, and his philanthropic work with his Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation. Season three is steamin’ along, so share with your friends and enjoy this incredibly special interview!

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He has been compared by some to the late great B.B. King, but if you listen closely, you might find a bit of Little Milton and Albert King flowing through his guitar as well. This week, join host Jim Ervin for a discussion with one of the Blues up and comers, D.K. Harrell. This Blues traditionalist talks about his early influences in music, and how he started talking (or actually singing) for the first time at the age of 19 months to a B.B. King CD. 2019 3rd place IBC winner, and B.B. King Symposium winner, D. K. Harrell on this edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin.

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At the youthful age of 93, this week’s guest, Bob Stroger is quite possibly the oldest still touring musician in the Blues. Join host Jim Ervin as he and Bob discuss his early years in Chicago, where his home shared a common back entrance with the Legendary Silvio’s. It was that first trip to Europe that caused Bob to make it official; he was going to spend his life making music, which was not bad, given the fact he started our as ‘and old man’ at the age of 21. The 2011 and 2013 BMA Best Bassist, and 2023 Blues Blast Awards ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ winner, Bob Stroger THIS WEEK on Time Signatures!

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes a young Blues musician who truly is the epitome of ‘Keeping the Blues Alive’. Guitarist, Brendon Linsely has spent the greater portion of the past 11 years, learning at the feet of some of Metro Detroit’s biggest names in music. Erich Goeble, Jim McCarty, and Jimmy Alter have spent time with Brendon, and he has developed not only a solid Blues repertoire, but a fairly sizable following as well. Join us for a fun chat about his early influences; Jimmy Page, Prince and Van Halen, and the path he plans to follow.

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On this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, iconic Chicago Bluesman, John Primer and fellow Chicagoan, Bob Corritore drop by to discuss their latest release, ‘Crawlin’ Kingsnake’. Following their brief chat, John hangs around to talk about his early life on Mississippi sharecropper land, his early years in music, his migration north to Chicago in 1963, and his journey with the likes of Willie Dixon and others. He also talks about his three-year stint as Bandleader for Muddy Waters, and then his 13-years with Magic Slim and the Teardrops. It’s another can’t miss episode as we roll on in Season Three!

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Season three kicks off with the Legendary Bluesman, Walter Trout. Join host, Jim Ervin as he and Walter discuss his early years in music, life as a sideman for John Lee Hooker, Percy Mayfield and others, AND the life-altering journey leading up to and after his liver transplant. Share it with your friends….Time Signatures is coming on strong with more of the best of the Blues, as we continue to ‘Preserve the History of the Blues One Story At A Time”!

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As we wind down Season Two of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, you are invited to join Erv for a candid discussion with another legendary Blues musicians, Mr. Bobby Rush. Bobby shares stories about his early life, his migration north to Chicago, and his return to the south after nearly 50 years. There are stories a-plenty, so pull up a chair and enjoy the chat…and thank you ALL for another fantastic season!

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2023 Blues Female Blues Artist, Detroit’s Queen of the Blues, Thornetta Davis joins host Jim Ervin in this fun-filled episode. Fresh off her ‘Bark of Millions’ stint on stages all over the world, Thornetta and James stop by for a chat about her BMA, her long career in the Blues and what’s next. Season two is quickly coming to a close, so don’t miss this one, folks!

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