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 […]
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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: […]
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 […]
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 […]