Series: Blues File

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The Blues File is a weekly snapshot of a topic in this culturally significant genre.

The Blues File is a weekly snapshot of a topic of interest in the musical &
cultural world of "the blues." The Blues File offers reviews of albums,
previews of blues events, artist profiles, glimpses into blues history, and
observations of current blues trends.

Blues File host Jonny Meister has been the host of The Blues Show on
WXPN-FM in Philadelphia for twenty-eight years. The Blues Show covers the
blues from its earliest days to its latest offerings, with reference to the
history of the form and its place in the world of music. Meister has taught
courses on blues at the University of Pennsylvania, written liner notes for
numerous blues albums, and consulted on the Wim Wenders film "The Soul Of A
Man." The Blues Show was chosen in 1996 by Philadelphia Magazine as the
best local radio show in Philadelphia, and Meister received a "Keeping The
Blues Alive" award from The Blues Foundation in Memphis in 2000 for work in
public radio.

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The Blues File is a weekly snapshot of a topic of interest in the musical & cultural world of "the blues." The Blues File offers reviews of albums, previews of blues events, artist profiles, glimpses into blues history, and observations of current blues trends. Blues File host Jonny Meister has been the host of The Blues Show on WXPN-FM in Philadelphia for twenty-eight years. The Blues Show covers the blues from its earliest days to its latest offerings, with reference to the history of the form and its place in the world of music. Meister has taught courses on blues at the University of Pennsylvania, written liner notes for numerous blues albums, and consulted on the Wim Wenders film "The Soul Of A Man." The Blues Show was chosen in 1996 by Philadelphia Magazine as the ... Show full description


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Review of John Lee Hooker Jr.'s new album "All Odds Against Me" an angsty, emotional, witty outing that may just be 2008's finest blues release.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WEFT


  • Added: Oct 02, 2008
  • Length: 00:05:00
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Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials have a new album out called "Full Tilt." It's the seventh album from this dynamic slide-guitarist and his band. This ...

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  • Added: Sep 05, 2008
  • Length: 00:05:06
  • Licenses: 1
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review of B. B. King's new album "One Kind Favor"

Bought by WEFT


  • Added: Aug 28, 2008
  • Length: 00:05:00
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Byther Smith's new album "Blues On The Moon" is reviewed. Smitty's music comes unfiltered, often politically incorrect, but direct from the soul.

Bought by WEFT


  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 00:04:18
  • Licenses: 1
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Mississippi bluesman Super Chikan offers more of his unique blues on the album "Sum' Mo' Chikan"

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  • Added: Aug 19, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:37
  • Licenses: 1
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Review of Buddy Guy album "Skin Deep"

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jul 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:38
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review of Tomcat Courtney's album "Downsville Blues"

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 12, 2008
  • Length: 00:04:14
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Career retrospective for Bo Diddley

Bought by WEFT and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 12, 2008
  • Length: 00:04:51
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Feature/Review of Kenny Neal's album "Let Life Flow"

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  • Added: May 16, 2008
  • Length: 00:04:40
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Review of Alberta Adams new album "Detroit Is My Home"

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: May 09, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:47
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Review of Eric Gales "The Story Of My Life"

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: May 01, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:26
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Review of "Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson" album by Blues Anatomy with producer Aaron Levinson interview

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 23, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:51
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Review of new album from The Mannish Boys "Lowdown Feelin'"

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 23, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:41
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Otis Taylor "Recapturing The Banjo" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by WEFT, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:39
  • Licenses: 3
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Review of the John Sayles film "Honeydripper" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:04:41
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Honeyboy Edwards "Roamin' & Ramblin'" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by WEFT and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:59
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2008 Grammys- MS Delta Bluesmen [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WEFT


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:04:46
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Franklin & Baytop "Searching For Frank" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by WEFT


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:46
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Sleepy John Estes "On The Chicago Blues Scene" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

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  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:04:08
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Eric Bibb "Get Onboard" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

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  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 00:03:38
  • Licenses: 1