Blues From the Inside Out

Dave Specter
  • 4.8 (24)
  • MUSIC

A triple threat talent on today's Chicago blues scene, vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist John Kattke has toured the world with Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor and currently leads his own band where he combines influences from New Orleans, Texas, Chicago and all points in between.

  1. Episode 34 - Bob Stroger

    04/02/2022

    Episode 34 - Bob Stroger

    One of the elder statesmen of Chicago blues, bass player extraordinaire and vocalist Bob Stroger talks about his new album "That's My Name" and shares memories from his long and storied career in the blues, playing with Otis Rush, Sunnyland Slim, Jimmy Rogers and many more.

    44 min
  2. Episode 33 - Katherine Davis

    02/15/2022

    Episode 33 - Katherine Davis

    Chicago blues vocalist extraordinaire Katherine Davis shares stories from her early days growing up in Chicago's Cabrini Green housing project surrounded by music; through her career in theater, teaching and performances around the world. Katherine was recently awarded an Esteemed Artist Award by the city of Chicago.

    44 min
  3. Episode 32 - Brother John Kattke

    12/22/2021

    Episode 32 - Brother John Kattke

    A triple threat talent on today's Chicago blues scene, vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist John Kattke has toured the world with Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor. John has been a longtime bandmate of Dave Specter's and also leads his own band, where he combines influences from New Orleans, Texas, Chicago and all points in between.

    39 min

  4. 08/19/2021

    Episode 31 - Devin Thompson

    Chicago Soul singer extraordinaire Devin Thompson shares stories of his musical journey; from his early days growing up in a very musical family in Joliet, to his evolving career in Chicago and the making of his latest album, Tales of the Soul on Severn Records.

    1 hr

  5. 07/01/2021

    Episode 30 - Rick Estrin

    One of the premier harp players, singers and songwriters on today's blues scene, Rick shares great stories and memories from his early days growing up in San Francisco and his move to Chicago in the 1960s. Music from his latest album, Contemporary on Alligator Records is featured on the podcast.

    39 min
  6. Episode 29 - Dick Shurman

    01/11/2021

    Episode 29 - Dick Shurman

    Grammy winning producer, writer and blues historian Dick Shurman talks about his fascinating blues journey from Chicago in the late 60s, through decades on the blues scene producing dozens of albums from artists including Albert Collins, Fenton Robinson, Johnny Winter, Jody Williams, Lurrie Bell and many more.

    1h 3m
  7. Episode 28 - Elvin Bishop

    12/04/2020

    Episode 28 - Elvin Bishop

    Enjoy some great stories and fascinating blues history from Rock and Roll and Blues Hall of Fame member Elvin Bishop. Elvin reflects on his early days in Chicago in the 1960s and his friendships with bluesmen like Paul Butterfield, Otis Rush, Smokey Smothers and many more. He also talks about his latest album, 100 Years of Blues with Charlie Musselwhite.

    45 min
  8. Episode 27 - Nick Moss

    11/16/2020

    Episode 27 - Nick Moss

    Chicago bluesman, Alligator recording artist and multiple BMA Award winner Nick Moss shares stories from his celebrated career, taking us from the South and West Sides of Chicago to his songwriting, studio work, guitar playing and lessons learned from some legendary bluesmen.

    44 min
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A triple threat talent on today's Chicago blues scene, vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist John Kattke has toured the world with Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor and currently leads his own band where he combines influences from New Orleans, Texas, Chicago and all points in between.

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