Talkin' Blues

A conversation with Hungarian born, German based producer, musician and composer - Leslie Mandoki (Mandoki Soulmates with Ian Anderson, Al Di Meola, Mike Stern, Corey Henry and Simon Phillips).

A conversation with Grammy award winning composer, producer and engineer and executive director of the Butcher Boy School of Music Production - Jim Tullio - https://www.butcherboy.org

A conversation with rhythm and blues, blues and soul singer, Billy Price (Billy Price Band, Keystone Rhythm Band, Roy Buchanan) - www.billyprice.com

A conversation with legendary American soul singer, Bettye LaVette - www.bettyelavette.com    

A conversation with American blues singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer, J. P. Soars - www.jpsoars.com

A conversation with artist manager - Jeff DeLia (Bobby Rush, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dustbowl Revival & North Mississippi All-Stars) - https://www.72musicmanagement.com/

A conversation with harmonica player and band leader for Mississippi Heat - Pierre Lacocque - www.mississippiheat.net

A conversation with Mississippi blues pianist, vocalist and songwriter - Eden Brent - www.edenbrent.com

A conversation with Jamaican-Canadian-American trumpet player/composer/educator - Darren Barrett (db Quintet, Energy in Motion and The Get Down 4 Real) Darrent's latest project, The Get Down 4 Real: Step, Step, Stepping inspired by the backbeats of James Brown will be released on July 12, 2024.

A conversation with drummer, educator and author - Paul DeLong (One Word, Lighthouse, Pretzel Logic, Kim Mitchell) - pauldelong.com.

A conversation with Larry B. Davis, a former record label and distribution executive with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, promotions and sales, including heading Qwest Records, Quincy Jones’ longtime Warner Brothers joint venture.  After Qwest folded, Davis managed and booked Blues artist, Zac Harmon for several years.  For the past 17 years, Davis has worked as an advertising and marketing consultant.  He’s also writing a book, chronicling his life and career.

A conversation with the lead singer and keyboardist of the Blackburn Brothers, Duane Blackburn -  https://blackburnbrothersmusic.com

This week on Talkin’ Blues, a conversation with drummer Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Arc Angels, Storyville, Kenny Wayne Shepherd).   Special thanks to Chris Layton, Miki Mulvehill and Gary Vaughan for this very special episode.

A conversation with harmonica player Roly Platt about his upcoming book, "No Seriously, I Play Harmonica" and about his creation, the Harp Wah - https://www.harmonicamute.com

A conversation with Canadian drummer, producer and composer - Dave King (Rapid Transit, Steve Strongman, The Heavy Dream) - www.davekingdrums.com.

A conversation with Hungarian-Canadian Jazz musician, composer, arranger, producer and educator - Robi Botos (www.robibotos.com).  

A conversation with American accordionist, pianist, composer and filmmaker - MIchael Ward-Bergeman (solo artist, Triad, The Silk Road Ensemble, The Bona Fide Scroundrels) - http://www.mjwb.co.uk

A conversation with American guitarist/keyboardist - Bob Welsh (The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Rusty Zinn) - https://bobwelshjr.blogspot.com

A conversation with New Orleans styled piano and Hammond B3 player, Joe Krown (solo artist, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson) - www.joekrown.com Fan link: https://lnk.to/tribute    

A conversation with blues musician (piano, Hammond B3 and bass), producer and educator, Bruce Katz (Bruce Katz Band, Gregg Allman, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl)  - https://www.brucekatzband.com.