HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of June 7 - June 13, 2026.

Some of the highlights include Slide guitar master Derek Trucks, blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and one of the most powerful figures in blues history Howlin' Wolf.

Keep in mind that there's so much more that happened this week in the blues. If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:
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Photo credits (if known) and past episodes are posted on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTrainBlues

Here are links to a few of the artists or songs we've referenced in this week's episode:

The MASTER of Blues Slide Guitar - Derek Trucks - https://youtu.be/3I2jnA8L4xU?si=ik6VCV5sbNu20Bzg

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band - "Shotgun Blues" - https://youtu.be/CMJiHcfWRW0?si=Ytzj4nRfTzPci3bZ

PLEASE CONSIDER joining the Blues Society of Oklahoma and helping them continue their mission - https://bluessocietyoklahoma.com/membership/

ALSO - Join me every weekday from 12:15pm-12:45pm CT to watch a live stream on Facebook of the longest running blues radio show program. https://www.facebook.com/DeltaCulturalCenter

We’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!

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If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:

https://bigtrainblues.com

https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues

HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 31 - June 6, 2026.

Some of the highlights include Chicago session blues pianist Lafayette Leake, One of today's most respected blues guitarists Tinsley Ellis, and blues guitarist Memphis Minnie.

Keep in mind that there's so much more that happened this week in the blues. If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:
https://bigtrainblues.com
https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues

Photo credits (if known) and past episodes are posted on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTrainBlues

Here are links to a few of the artists or songs we've referenced in this week's episode:

Tinsley Ellis - Death Letter Blues (Official Video) - https://youtu.be/yj9V_uyTRmk?si=xonlBAKBVfy4DUFp

Lafayette Leake bends notes on the piano - https://youtu.be/h2oDmEb6qfo?si=grbTxnXaSdUNAMSK

PLEASE CONSIDER joining the Blues Society of Oklahoma and helping them continue their mission - https://bluessocietyoklahoma.com/membership/

ALSO - Join me every weekday from 12:15pm-12:45pm CT to watch a live stream on Facebook of the longest running blues radio show program. https://www.facebook.com/DeltaCulturalCenter

We’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!

ARE YOU A FAN OF BLUES HISTORY? US TOO!

If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:

https://bigtrainblues.com

https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues

HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 24 - May 30, 2026.

Some of the highlights include blues singer Mamie Smith, when the blues standard "Walkin' Blues" was recorded, and blues guitarist Lazy Bill Lucas.

Keep in mind that there's so much more that happened this week in the blues. If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:
https://bigtrainblues.com
https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues

Photo credits (if known) and past episodes are posted on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTrainBlues

Here are links to a few of the artists or songs we've referenced in this week's episode:

Son House - "Walkin' Blues" - https://youtu.be/R7NfJL5lbIk?si=qhfYyrTVFj47mCc8

Mamie Smith - "Crazy Blues (1920)" - https://youtu.be/qaz4Ziw_CfQ?si=q-58JT70I432EOBx

Join me every weekday from 12:15pm-12:45pm CT to watch a live stream on Facebook of the longest running blues radio show program. https://www.facebook.com/DeltaCulturalCenter

ALSO - Consider joining the Blues Society of Oklahoma and helping them continue their mission - https://bluessocietyoklahoma.com/membership/

We’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!

ARE YOU A FAN OF BLUES HISTORY? US TOO!

If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:

https://bigtrainblues.com

https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues