Blues Unlimited
Series produced by Steve Franz
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of the Blues, and it's history, heritage, and rich cultural traditions.
Blues Unlimited is an NPR-style two-hour weekly show that has been called the "best blues podcast on the internet," and has an established and loyal audience of listeners from around the globe. Hosted by "Sleepy Boy Hawkins" (the alter-ego of scholar, author, fanatic, and historian Steve Franz), each episode is typically a self-contained "evergreen" show, delving into a different topic, aspect or genre. For more details on the program, see our full profile, or email us at bluesunlimited@gmail.com
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We take a look at the recordings that Memphis Slim, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Otis Spann made in New York City for the Candid label in 1960 and 1961.....
- Added: May 12, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
No particular theme on this one, just a grab bag full of post-war rockers and down home favorites from Lightnin' Hopkins, Dr. Ross, K.C. Douglas, J...
- Added: May 04, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Join us as we enjoy some great cover versions of blues, pop, rock, folk, and R&B classics that were recorded down at the legendary Stax label in Me...
- Added: Apr 28, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
On this episode, we pay homage to Paul Oliver’s legendary double LP set, "The Story of the Blues." Published as a companion piece to his critically...
- Added: Apr 20, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, we’re hopping in our time machine, setting the dial for the Blues Revival of the 1960s and our destination to t...
- Added: Apr 13, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Join us for a tribute to blues guitar legend Jody Williams. Making his debut on record at the age of 19, he became a highly influential guitarist, ...
- Added: Apr 06, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, a tribute to Antone’s night club. Founded in 1975 in Austin, Texas, it featured a who’s who of blues legends, l...
- Added: Mar 29, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Join us as we explore the British Blues Explosion of the late 1950s and the 1960s. From the originators — like Chris Barber and Alexis Korner — to ...
- Added: Mar 22, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
In this montage of story and song, we hear Blues musicians speaking about their lives, the meaning of the Blues, growing up in hard times, and maki...
- Added: Mar 15, 2013
- Length: 59:00
Join us for a special program featuring two legendary albums. The first, a "Conversation With The Blues," was recorded by Paul Oliver during the su...
- Added: Mar 08, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
We had so much fun pulling out rare gems and classic nuggets from "Genesis," we’re doing it all over again this time around as well! Join us for mo...
- Added: Mar 02, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Depending upon your point of view, Genesis refers either to a book of the bible, a popular rock group, or a plot device from Star Trek. If you’re a...
- Added: Feb 23, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
If you were one of the folks who attended Ann Arbor during the festival's heyday years between 1969 and 1974, then you should thank your lucky star...
- Added: Feb 15, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Chance Records was a label owned and operated by Windy City businessman Art Sheridan from 1950 to 1954. During that time they released some incredi...
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- Added: Feb 10, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, we're movin' and groovin' to the sounds of the Hammond B3 organ. Popular in Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, and Gospel,...
- Added: Jan 18, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
In 1980, the good folks at Yazoo Records issued a box set of 36 trading cards called "The Heroes of the Blues," with drawings by legendary illustra...
- Added: Jan 11, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
In 1980, the good folks at Yazoo Records issued a box set of 36 trading cards called "The Heroes of the Blues," with drawings by legendary illustra...
- Added: Jan 05, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
In 1980, the good folks at Yazoo Records issued a box set of 36 trading cards called "The Heroes of the Blues," with drawings by legendary illustra...
Bought by WNCU
- Added: Dec 23, 2012
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
Join us as we count our way down through the biggest #1 R&B hits of the late 1940s. It was a period dominated by Blues shouters, wailing saxes, and...
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- Added: Dec 16, 2012
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
Join us as we take a look at yet another handful of iconic, world famous blues songs, and trace their roots back through time to their original ver...
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- Added: Dec 10, 2012
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
