12 episodes

Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With "Musicians You Should Know"
Each Monday I spend time with musicians from the Blues-Roots-Americana Genres and let them tell their story in their words.
Many guests return over and over with new music and I have been honored with over 36 World Premiers over the years.

Music On The Couch Vinny Bond

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Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With "Musicians You Should Know"
Each Monday I spend time with musicians from the Blues-Roots-Americana Genres and let them tell their story in their words.
Many guests return over and over with new music and I have been honored with over 36 World Premiers over the years.

    Peter Ward, Adam Holt, CKNM Arthur James, CKNM Reverend Freakchild

    Peter Ward, Adam Holt, CKNM Arthur James, CKNM Reverend Freakchild

    PETER WARD

    Peter has followed up his debut solo album, with Train To Key Biscayne, a collection of 12 original songs from Peter.  We will find out about Peter’s journey and talk about the new album, which is loaded with friends.

     

    ADAM HOLT

    Adam is out of Alabama and he brings his smokin’ guitar and soulful voice to the music on Kind Of Blues, his latest album.  I look forward to sitting with Adam and learning what is behind his music.

     

    ARTHUR JAMES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    Arthur returns to The Couch to talk about Hey…I’m Still Here, his latest release.  Arthur gives us his interpretation of some incredible songs, which you never thought could be Blues. Arthur is always a blast.

     

    REVEREND FREAKCHILD – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    The Reverend returns with Road Dog Dharma, his newest collection of songs that tell his tale.  It also includes clips with some of the top DJs…We’ll find out about the Reverend and how this road-dawg is doing.

    • 2 hr 52 min
    Katie Henry, CKNM Chris O'Leary, Kevin Burt, CKNM Paula Harris

    Katie Henry, CKNM Chris O'Leary, Kevin Burt, CKNM Paula Harris

    KATIE HENRY

    Katie has released her debut album, High Road.  A collection of song features the musical skills of this NJ native.  I look forward to traveling with Katie and learning of her journey.

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    CHRIS O’LEARY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    Chris returns to talk about 7 Minutes Late, his latest album.  All new music from Chris telling tales of hope and despair.  Chris and I will chat about the music and all that has been going on in his world.

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    KEVIN BURT

    Kevin came to Memphis in 2018 and took home first place in the Solo/Duo Challenge at the IBC.  We’ll learn of Kevin’s journey and listen to music from Heartland & Soul.

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    PAULA HARRIS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    Paula returns with Speakeasy her latest project that swirls us in a world of Blues and Jazz.  Paula and I will discuss the project and her future plans.

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    • 2 hr 24 min
    CKNM with Bob Margolin, Trudy Lynn & Fiona Boyes plus Kirk Fletcher

    CKNM with Bob Margolin, Trudy Lynn & Fiona Boyes plus Kirk Fletcher

    BOB MARGOLIN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    Bob returns to talk about his new self-titled album.  The album contains 6 originals and 9 songs Bob hand selected from his mentors and friends.

    TRUDY LYNN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    Trudy was scheduled for a month ago when we could not connect. Tonight, we finally get to chat with her about the new music on Blues Keep Knockin’ and all that is going on in her world.

    FIONA BOYES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    Fiona will be calling in from Australia to talk about her new music, Voodoo In The Shadows and we will catch up on this remarkable artist.

    KIRK FLETCHER

    From Australia to Europe, we get to meet and chat with Kirk Fletcher about his journey and the new album, Hold On.

    • 3 hr 2 min
    WIB-Thornetta Davis, Vanessa Collier, Lauren Mitchell, CKNM Samantha Fish

    WIB-Thornetta Davis, Vanessa Collier, Lauren Mitchell, CKNM Samantha Fish

    05/08/17 - Show #372

    Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES for Mother's Day Week

    THORNETTA DAVIS

    Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman, is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native.  The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in sharing her music her dominance at the DMA this year, her BMA nomination and more.

    VANESSA COLLIER – Segment Begins At The 48:40 Mark

    Meeting My Soul is the latest from singer, songwriter, saxophonist Vanessa Collier.  The album, released on the Ruf label, has a collection of amazing musicians and Vanessa shares 8 originals and 3 covers.  It was great to chat with Vanessa, talking about her road to The Blues and the songs on the new album.

    LAUREN MITCHELL – Segment Begins At The 1:31:00 Mark

    Lauren Mitchell took her considerable talents to Los Angeles to work with Tony Braunagel for the new album, Desire.  The 13 songs come from a year of turmoil, with personal loss and the loss of her band.  Lauren and I went back to the beginning and followed her journey to today.

    SAMANTHA FOX – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

    Segment Begins At The 2:17:30 Mark

    Samantha returned with Couch Kid New Music.  The new album, Chills & Fever, has already taken the world by storm. Samantha stepped out of her comfort zone to embrace the music she loved as a teen and the result is a whole new sound for this talented young woman.

    • 2 hr 57 min
    John Weeks Band, Fo' Reel, COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Tommy Talton & Jack Rowell Jr

    John Weeks Band, Fo' Reel, COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Tommy Talton & Jack Rowell Jr

    LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH "MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW"

    The John Weeks Band are John on gutitars & vocals, Andras "AC" Csapo on keys, harmonica and vocal, Curtis hawkins on bass and Tim "Chooch" Molinario on drum and their debut album is simply entitled John Weeks Band. They share a blend of blues, funk and rock and we will chat with John, and find out more about the newest member of the band,  Michele Steele.

    Fo'Reel are a New Orlean's based band bringing the Blues, R&B and Funk that includes C.P. Love, Johnny Neel, Mark Domizio and David Hyde with Jon Smith and their debut album, Heavy Water is just something special.  I'll chat with the guys and find out how they came together and where they are heading

    Tommy Talton has been doing the Blues, rock, country, southern sound since the early 70's and he just keeps getting better.  His latest is entitled Until AfterThen and it combines all of his influences into an album of superb music. Tommy returns to the Couch for the first of our Couch Kid New Music Segments and we will talk about the new album and other projects.

    Finally, Jack Rowell Jr has a new project, The Royal Blues Band and a new album Finger Lickin' Blues and he will return in the second Couch Kid New Music Segment of the night to discuss both with us.

     

    • 2 hr 58 min
    Hilda Lamas, Patrick McLaughlin, RB Stone & Isaiah B Brunt

    Hilda Lamas, Patrick McLaughlin, RB Stone & Isaiah B Brunt

    Hilda Lamas began singing at the age of 4 and continued to do so in social settings.  While in college getting her degree in Biology, Music again came calling and this time Hilda answered.
    With the release of her second album, Love Me Alone this past March and she is beginning to make a name for herself on the blues circuit, perfoming on the same atage with acts like Nick Moss, Marcia Ball and Los Lobos.
    I will chat with Hilda about her life and career while we listen to her music.
    Guitar lovers everywhere follow Patrick McLaughlin, the guitarist’s guitar player, who brings unique musicianship and electrifying songwriting to the blues experience.
    Patrick McLaughlin, a blues/rock guitarist/vocalist from Columbus, Ohio, has led a band of his own for the past ten years.
    I will chat with patrick as we listen to his music.
    RB Stone is one heck of a musician and he is patient too!  We have been circling each other for a year and finally will be doing this interview - and perfect timing as RB's new album - his 16th! - is just hitting and it is special!
    RB and I will finally chat and listen to tunes from Loosen Up
    Isaiah B Brunt joined me back April of 2012 and he returns with new music, Nursery Rhyme Blues,  all the way from Australia ...

    • 2 hr 45 min

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