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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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

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

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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:
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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!

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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:
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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

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

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HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 17 - May 23, 2026.

Some of the highlights include Blues shouter Big Joe Turner, blues pianist Aaron Pinetop Sparks, and blues guitarist Jimmy Thackery .

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

Taj Mahal - "Queen Bee" - (Bloody Sunday Sessions) - https://youtu.be/sjTEkhXgu_4?si=Vzn-2WJ84fw_gzuR

Big Joe Turner - "Shake, Rattle & Roll" ( Live 1954 Performance from Rhythm & Blues Revue) - https://youtu.be/YhELpSeeipg?si=wcsIbf8eCZXJbgJJ

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

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

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HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 10 - May 16, 2026.

Some of the highlights include the day Howlin' Wolf recorded “Moanin’ at Midnight”, blues harp player and singer Big George Brock, and blues guitarist Kansas Joe McCoy.

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:

Howlin' Wolf - “Moanin’ at Midnight” - https://youtu.be/I9lvpocL_20?si=9Sae6BqwMPv2lV_6

Big George Brock - "I Got to Keep My Bedroom Door Locked" - https://youtu.be/NLb4QQmCx9Y?si=5PudA5clV6Dp5vxu

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!

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HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 3 - May 9, 2026.

Some of the highlights include the day Muddy Waters recorded “Baby Please Don’t Go”, blues guitarist Bumble Bee Slim, and blues legend Robert Johnson.

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

Muddy Waters - "Baby Please Don't Go" - (ChicagoFest 1981) - https://youtu.be/838Ka13qjAk?si=2Jq2kdYmz5n3kaFR

Robert Johnson - "Crossroad" - https://youtu.be/Yd60nI4sa9A?si=sdJqjnfC8c-VsMmA

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

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

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HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 26 - May 02, 2026.

Some of the highlights include the “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, Louis “Blues Boy” Jones, and the day Mance Lipscomb recorded the track “Charlie James”.

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:

Little Walter - "Walter's Jump" (Live) - https://youtu.be/EYDC7jMag5M?si=Od6gjo4Qh6MOlUsA

Mance Lipscomb - "Charlie James" - https://youtu.be/ZpuXmaRYSpM?si=uCfZsU0XBkbGLUtp

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!

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HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 19 - April 25, 2026.

Some of the highlights include Chicago blues artist Doctor Clayton, Chicago blues guitarist Eddie King, and boogie-woogie and the Velvet Bulldozer, blues guitarist Albert King.

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:

George Harmonica Smith - "Juke" (Live) - https://youtu.be/51DjBFzpIzs?si=4wsKhM5BoSyWiUXC

Albert King - "I'll Play the Blues for You" (The Midnight Special) - https://youtu.be/WydRZHhVb00?si=zZ1Eb_8QKUCzaTbq

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!

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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:

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