Blues Moments in Time...

Blues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything. This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues. Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the circumstances, the magic that happened when talent met opportunity. Sometimes it's triumph, sometimes it's tragedy, but it's always real. Because the blues has always been about truth, and these moments tell that truth better than anything else. Whether it's a legendary recording session, a groundbreaking performance, or a personal turning point that shaped an artist's sound, Blues Moments in Time brings you there. You'll feel the room, hear the backstory, and understand why that particular moment still matters today. This is blues history you can feel—one moment at a time. Blues Moments in Time is a production of The Blues Hotel Collective © 2026 The Blues Hotel Collective - All rights reserved.

  1. Mar 13

    Blues Moments in Time - March 14: From Delta Dust to Electric Fire

    On this powerful episode of Blues Moments in Time, we trace the journey of the blues from the hardship of the Jim Crow South to the electrified streets of Chicago, uncovering how struggle gave rise to sound that changed the world. March 14 connects the dots between the Great Migration’s cultural upheaval and the personal legacies of icons like Buddy Guy, the revolutionary “Queen of the Organ” Shirley Scott, and the contrasting lives of songwriter Doc Pomus and Delta traditionalist Big Jack Johnson. From uncredited studio sessions to songs born from physical limitation and resilience, this episode reveals how the blues became both a survival tool and a storytelling force—transforming pain into rhythm, and history into something you can feel. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] - Introduction [01:20] - The Cultural Landscape [02:08] - The Political Climate [02:55] - Exploring The Music [03:55] - Births [04:39.] - Passings [06:10] - Conclusion SUPPORT THE PODCAST: If you enjoy Blues Moments in Time, leave a review on your favourite podcast platform — it helps other blues lovers discover the show. You can also support the podcast by pledging a small donation. Every contribution helps us create richer episodes and continue shining a light on emerging and future blues artists. Support the stories that shaped the blues. Help us keep the archive growing: https://blues-moments-in-time.captivate.fm/support Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective - your home for EVERYTHING BLUES. Website: https://www.theblueshotel.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblueshotel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblueshotel Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theblueshotel.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluesHotel ©2026 The Blues Hotel Collective.

    7 min
  2. Mar 12

    Blues Moments in Time - March 13: When the Blues Split the World in Two

    On March 13, two very different front lines—Selma, Alabama and swinging‑London—revealed how deeply the blues runs through global culture. As civil rights marchers faced state violence to secure the vote in 1965, a young Eric Clapton walked away from pop stardom to chase the raw truth of Black blues music. This episode traces how the blues, born from oppression and survival, shaped political resistance in the American South and ignited a musical revolution in Britain. A story of courage, conviction, and the enduring power of a sound that refuses to be silenced. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] - Introduction [01:31] - The Cultural Landscape [02:58] - The Political Climate [04:19] - Exploring The Music [07:02] - Births [08:03] - Passings [08:52.] - Conclusion MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE: Track: I'm Your Witchdoctor (1965) Artist: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Album: Bluesbreakers feat. Eric Clapton - Deluxe Edition Label: Fontana SUPPORT THE PODCAST: If you enjoy Blues Moments in Time, leave a review on your favourite podcast platform — it helps other blues lovers discover the show. You can also support the podcast by pledging a small donation. Every contribution helps us create richer episodes and continue shining a light on emerging and future blues artists. Support this Podcast Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective - your home for EVERYTHING BLUES. Website: https://www.theblueshotel.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblueshotel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblueshotel Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theblueshotel.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluesHotel ©2026 The Blues Hotel Collective.

    10 min
  3. Mar 11

    Blues Moments in Time - March 12: Blues on the Line — Justice, Pressure, and Reinvention

    =Listener Discretion= This episode of Blues Moments in Time, includes historical discussion of racism and systemic injustice in the United States and may include the names and stories of people who are no longer with us.. We approach these topics in a factual, educational context, but listener discretion is advised. This episode traces how March 12 reveals the blues as a mirror of struggle — from A. Philip Randolph’s fight for fair employment and the pressure placed on Billie Holiday to the creative spark of Jesse Fuller and the Allman Brothers’ Fillmore East breakthrough. Together, these moments show how the blues evolves while staying rooted in the lived experiences of its creators. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] - Introduction [01:47] - The Cultural Landscape [02:32] - The Political Climate [03:02] - Exporing The Music [04:15.] - Births [04:47] - Passings [05:07] - Conclusion If you're loving these daily blues history drops, leave us a review via your favourite podcast platform - it helps other blues lovers find the show.Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective - your home for EVERYTHING BLUES. Website: https://www.theblueshotel.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblueshotel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblueshotel Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theblueshotel.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluesHotel ©2026 The Blues Hotel Collective.

    6 min

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Blues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything. This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues. Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the circumstances, the magic that happened when talent met opportunity. Sometimes it's triumph, sometimes it's tragedy, but it's always real. Because the blues has always been about truth, and these moments tell that truth better than anything else. Whether it's a legendary recording session, a groundbreaking performance, or a personal turning point that shaped an artist's sound, Blues Moments in Time brings you there. You'll feel the room, hear the backstory, and understand why that particular moment still matters today. This is blues history you can feel—one moment at a time. Blues Moments in Time is a production of The Blues Hotel Collective © 2026 The Blues Hotel Collective - All rights reserved.

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