Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

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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NWIB Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nationalwomeninblues

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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.

Website: https://endlessblues.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001144952106

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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!

Website: https://www.elizaneals.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizaneals

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48XgWMevIvFi72xQFN2qqb

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizaneals

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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!!!

Website: https://www.thecoldstares.com/

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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!

Website: https://www.jocereyome.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoceReyome/

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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

Website: https://www.joeflipmusic.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeFlipMusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ukhk7d12RYu8CQ_pwpb1w

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Season Four comes out of the gate with fellow broadcaster and podcast veteran, Shaun Bindley. Shaun has more that 30 years in the broadcasting field, and his weekly podcast, “Blues With a Feeling” features incredible guests, some of their music, and lots of fun. Join host, Jim Ervin as he chats with Shaun about his work in the Blues, his work as an extra on some movie sets, and what he plans for the future of his program from Down Under in Queensland, Australia.

Website: Shaun Bindley's "Blues with a Feeling"

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As Season 3 comes to a close, Erv welcomes former frontman from the band ‘Smile’, Tim Staffell for a chat about his work with the band, which later was fronted by Freddie Bulsara, who changed his name to Mercury, and the band’s name to ‘Queen’....and the rest, as they say, is history! Tim was an incredible guest, and we had a great discussion about his baptism into the Blues, his work with an earlier band with Brian May (1984), supporting Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix, and where he thought Hendrix might have progressed to, had he lived. It’s been another fantastic Season, friends. We are looking forward to January, when Season 4 takes flight.

Website: http://www.timstaffell.com/

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Ben Levin returns with his good friend from Japan, Tak Asano to talk about Ben’s introduction to Tak during a visit to Clarksdale, his recent trip to Japan for a short tour with Tak, and also his newly released Christmas album, ‘Ben Levin Presents a Holiday Blues Revue’. The album features Ben and his friends, Tak Asano, Candace Ivory, Lil’ Jimmy Reed, Lil’ Ed, and Sonny Hill. We have one more episode to go next week, as Season 3 comes to a close.

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On this episode of Time Signatures, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist AND College Professor, Jennifer Lyn stops by for a discussion with Erv to talk about her band, ‘The Groove Revival’ and her background in music. Jennifer recently released an album, which was available free of charge for those willing to pay shipping, and Erv bought the album-leading the two to connect. She also shared her stories of launching the band just before Covid, and their subsequent album, ‘Nothing Holding Me Down’ just after the shutdown. Just two more episodes remain in season three. Enjoy!

Website: https://jlynandthegrooverevival.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLynAndTheGrooveRevival

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qR4LzELTzcBhk1QACOnHx

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