This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv heads past the halfway point in Season four, with legendary Bluesman and elder statesman, Elvin Bishop. Many will remember Elvin for his smash hit with Mickey Thomas on vocals in 1976, ‘Fooled Around And Fell In Love’, but Bishop’s bigger claim to fame was his work with the Chicago Blues scene in the 1960s and 70’s. Elvin talks about meeting a young Paul Butterfield on some steps of an apartment building shortly after arriving in Chicago, his jam sessions with Muddy, Magic Sam, Otis Rush and others, and his advice to the next generation of the Blues. Don’t miss this episode, and be sure to share it with your Blues friends!

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This week, it’s a very special episode of Time Signatures as your host, Jim Ervin welcomes another legendary bluesman, Steve Nardella. Join Steve and Erv as they discuss his relocation to Michigan from the east coast in 1971-just to be closer to Chicago, the early Blues hangouts in Ann Arbor (Blind Pig, Mr. Flood’s Party, Rick’s American Cafe, etc), and his appearance in a supporting role at the 1972 Ann Arbor Blues Festival for Boogie Woogie Red, Lightnin Slim, and Johnny Shines-a recording he didn’t know anything about. Steve also talked about his 1964 or ‘65 New York trip where he saw Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, and James Cotton. Great stories about jammin’ with Stevie Ray Vaughan, and definitely an episode well worth your time.

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes 2022 People’s Choice winner and 2023 Solo/Duo winner of the Capital Area Blues Society’s Blues Brawl, Justin Deason. Justin drops in to chat about his wins in Lansing, his trip and competition in Memphis, Tennessee as part of Dedfoot Duo, and branching out on his new venture with his band, ‘Just Magnetic’ and their first release, ‘Life Electric’. Justin is also sharing his thoughts on life with a new wife and young daughter. It’s great conversation, so check it out, won’t you? Oh…and buy a download of their new album TODAY. 

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, it’s another fantastic discussion with one of the biggest names in Blues promotions, Paul ‘Mr. Blues’ Benjamin. Join Erv and Paul as they discuss Paul’s work establishing the Rockland-based North Atlantic Blues Festival, his work with the Blues Heaven Blues Festival in Denmark and four other U.S. based events. They also talk about Paul’s long tenure in and out of the Blues Foundation in Memphis, his work with the Blues Awards shows, and his book, ‘Heart of Blues’, celebrating 25 years of the NABF.  It’s good conversation, great Blues music and Lobster, so tune in and enjoy!

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This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes the Founder and Chief Bottle Washer (CBW) of the National Women in Blues, Michele Seidman. Seidman founded the 501 c3 to support, edify, mentor and promote women in the Blues music genre. Join us for a sober look at the state of the music business, and what this dedicated woman is doing to foster change for those going forward. Doesn’t matter if you are a woman or a man, you need to watch this…..we can, and MUST do better!

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This week, host Jim Ervin welcomes a truly legendary member of our Blues Royalty, a gentleman known affectionately as ‘Michissippi’ Mick, or as Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram calls him, ‘Uncle’ Mick Kolassa. Mick drops in to talk with Erv about his years on the board of the Blues Foundation in Memphis, his move to the home of the Delta Blues in Mississippi (thus the nickname), and his work with his record label, Endless Blues Records. This episode has already found its way into Erv’s top three all-time, so you definitely want to check it out.

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Detroit native Blues Rocker, Eliza Neals for a chat about her earliest memories of music growing up, hanging out 5-6 nights a week at Detroit Blues venues such as Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Bert’s and others, and her music relationship with the legendary Barrett Strong. Eliza also talked about her new album, ‘Colorcrimes’ and what comes next. You won’t want to miss this episode, so tune in and share!

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his week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Chris Tapp, lead vocalist and guitarist for the band The Cold Stares. Join us for some conversation on the band’s upcoming release ‘The Southern’, how he took part in last year’s auction of the Legendary Peter Green’s guitars, and had a winning bid for one…..or was it two of them? And then there is discussion about his album featuring one of Peter’s guitars, called, ‘the Green Album’.  It’s an episode worth making time for, so come over and check it out!!!

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Joce Reyome is FRESH off their decisive win in the solo/duo category at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. The North Atlantic Canadian musician stopped in to discuss the win, and the plans which lie ahead for an album....and some other fun things. It was a fun interview, and one you don't want to miss, so come on it and give it a look and listen!

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes another member of the Blues music community, Joe Flip.  His album, ‘Old Soul Live’ was offered free (and signed), with shipping, and after checking out the album an interview was scheduled. Flip plays his signature oil can guitar, and his music is a blend of rock infused Blues, with a tasteful Texas flair. Join us as we discuss Joe’s passion for building oil can guitars, his baptism into the Blues, and his journey as a musician

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