This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes a second generation Blues musician, whose life changed after a chance meeting at his high school with legendary Bluesman, Larry McCray. Tune in and hear the story of Rhett Yocom, how he won a guitar during one of Larry’s presentations, and […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jennifer Noble Pt2: Join host Jim Ervin for part two of his chat with famed Chicago Blues photographer, Jennifer Noble. On this edition, the two wrap up their discussion about Jennifer’s book, “50 Women in the Blues”, where to get it, and her pending return to her Chicago Roots. Website: […]