Blues Moments in Time...

Join Rufus Tate as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 16th in blues history.

November 16 maps a bold arc of the blues—from W.C. Handy putting the music “down on paper” and giving it a popular voice, to Jimi Hendrix blasting those roots into a cosmic, electric future with Electric Ladyland at the top of the charts. We trace that lineage into the present day, where Australia’s scene—Ash Grunwald’s stompbox thunder, Chain’s long-running grit, and festival stages from Queenscliff to Thredbo—keeps the acoustic Delta dust alive while pushing the edges of blues-rock. This episode is a timeline you can feel: arranged, amplified, and roaring across continents. Cue up Handy’s classics, spin Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child,” then step onto Australia’s sunburnt stages—the blues travels, adapts, and gets bloody loud on November 16.

Join Rufus Tate as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 15th in blues history.

November 15 traces a living blues lineage—from the bottleneck fire of James “Kokomo” Arnold, whose “Old Original Kokomo Blues” seeded Robert Johnson’s “Sweet Home Chicago,” to the single-take grit of Tyler Bryant’s 2025 release “Falling Up,” echoing the raw instinct of Freddy King. We ride that feeling across oceans to Western Australia, where the Blues at Bridgetown festival turns a quiet valley into a roaring hub of roots, slide, and late-night soul—spotlighting local flavors from Scarlet’s Way to Videlli. This episode is a travelogue of tone and time: Delta sparks, modern ignition, and the sun-drenched, sometimes darker Aussie vibe that proves the blues keeps breathing, evolving, and reaching new ears—one November 15 at a time.

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 14th in blues history.

November 14 echoes with the pulse of blues history—from the dusty slide of John Henry Barbee to the jazz-blues finesse of Art Hodes and the harmonica fire of Carey Bell. This episode honors the birth of genre-bending talents like Anson Funderbergh and Aynsley Lister, while remembering legends like Junior Parker and Eddie Map whose voices still ripple through the music. We drop the needle on landmark recording sessions by Louis Jordan and Bob Dylan, tracing the evolution of blues into swing, jump, and folk-rock. And we spotlight the vibrant present: Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges in New South Wales, Jools Holland in Bournemouth, and harmonica masterclasses in Midhurst. From studio sparks to festival stages, November 14 proves the blues is not just remembered—it’s reborn, night after night.

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 13th in blues history.

On this date, the blues sings loud and clear across generations and continents. From the birth of revivalist John P. Hammond to the passing of Chicago blues architect Willie Dixon, November 13 marks a crossroads of legacy and innovation. We revisit the only blues song to ever top the UK pop charts—The Rolling Stones’ “Little Red Rooster”—and celebrate Shemekia Copeland’s genre-bending release, Talking to Strangers. Tune in for tales of swamp harmonicas, psychedelic guitarists, and unforgettable live sets—from Howlin’ Wolf in Denmark to Buddy Guy in London. With stops in Australia and New Zealand, this episode charts the global heartbeat of blues culture, proving that November 13 is no ordinary day—it’s a moment in time where the blues remembers, roars, and reaches out.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 12th in blues history.

From Delta dirt roads to psychedelic soundscapes, November 12th hums with the heartbeat of blues history. In this episode, we trace the legacy of three genre-shaping artists born on this day—Bukka White, Booker T. Jones, and Neil Young—each a torchbearer in their own right. Their stories span bottleneck slide riffs, Memphis soul grooves, and folk-rock introspections steeped in blues tradition.

We revisit Bobby "Blue" Bland’s pivotal 1960 recording session for Two Steps from the Blues, a soul-blues cornerstone that still resonates with raw emotion and Muscle Shoals magic. Then we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Electric Ladyland, Jimi Hendrix’s final studio masterpiece—a kaleidoscope of blues rock and sonic innovation that redefined the genre’s boundaries.

Industry milestones echo through time: Chuck Berry’s 1955 Billboard accolade marked the blues’ crossover into mainstream rock, while the 2014 passing of Mitch Mitchell reminds us of the rhythmic fire behind Hendrix’s sound. And in a modern twist, we spotlight Jeff Lang’s electrifying 2022 performance at the Oakland Blues Festival in New Zealand—a testament to the genre’s global pulse and enduring spirit.

Tune in as we honor the artists, albums, and anniversaries that make November 12th a day of deep resonance in the blues calendar. This isn’t just history—it’s a living, breathing groove.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.