In part one of their discussion, host Jim Ervin welcomes Chicago-based photographer Jennifer Noble in for a chat about growing up in Muddy Waters’ hometown, her early life in the Blues, getting started in photography, and her new book, “50 Women in the Blues”. Recorded live from Jennifer’s home in […]
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For some people, ‘Keeping the Blues Alive’ is about the music. Whether it’s preserving various aspects of the Blues, musical instruments, or just the stories that get passed from generation to generation, each are uniquely important. For Steven Salter, Keeping the Blues Alive means making sure that no Blues musician […]
On this mediation of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Nic Cocco and Sunny Bleau for a great discussion about their early years in music, their process for creating new music, their latest album ‘Bag of Tracks’ and Sunny’s upcoming tour, beginning in May of this year. Website: Sunny […]
In part two of their discussion, host Jim Ervin and Mike Rubin discuss King Falcon’s tour, their continued growth, and future plans for he and the band. Website: King Falcon Facebook: King Falcon Spotify: King Falcon YouTube: King Falcon _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures YouTube: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues […]
Join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes King Falcon frontman, Mike Rubin for part one of a discussion about his exposure and inspiration in the Blues, and his work with the band. Rubin talks about his early years in the School of Rock, and his growth as a serious musician, […]
The legendary ‘Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin drops by on this episode of Time Signatures for a fantastic discussion about life with Muddy Waters (1973-1980), his 7 a.m. jam with Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy and others, and the guitar he purchased and used on the 1975 Muddy Waters Woodstock Album… […]
It’s another fantastic episode of Time Signatures, as host, Jim Ervin welcomes Grammy nominated, 7 time Blues Music Award winner…and 2008 IBC Winner (member of Trampled Under Foot), Danielle Nicole. Danielle is with us to promote her new album, ‘The Love You Bleed’, but we cover her baptism into the […]
The band Rare Earth continues to bring its own Bluesy, R&B, Funky style to fans around the world after more than 50 years on the big stage. Join host, Jim Ervin as he welcomes two of the bands’ former longtime touring members as well as couple other well known Lansing […]
On this episode of Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes distinguished Blues harmonicist, producer and songwriter, Bob Corritore. Bob stopped in to discuss his latest CD, ‘Somebody Put Bad Luck On Me’, but they also talk about Bob’s early years in music, his hosting duties as listening parties, his work […]
In this episode of Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes the boys of Mystic Shake back to the guest chairs for a second round. This time around, Erv, Dick Rosemont, and Ben Hassenger discuss their homage to Ernie Harwell, Cokie Roberts, and their exposure on the Dr. Demento Show. They […]
Mystic Shake was an incredibly innovative, eclectic, and fun band from the Lansing, Michigan area. Join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes Mystic Shake’s founder, Dick Rosemont and former band member, Ben Hassenger for a fun-filled episode as the two former bandmates relive some of the glory years, including Dick’s […]
It’s a second round of great conversation and fun with three-time Blues Award nominee, pianist, Ben Levin. Join host Jim Ervin and Ben as they talk about the impact of Covid on his early trajectory, having his father on a ventilator for two weeks, due to the pandemic, and his […]