"Mountain Rendezvous". Podcast 458

In podcast 458 we rendezvous in the mountains with various musicians to hear songs all about mountains.
Tracks by Sarah Siskind - Leeroy Stagger - Hurray For The Riff Raff - Abbie Gardner* - Andrew Duhon - Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen - Michaela Anne - Hello Darlins - Paul Thorn - Hacienda Brothers - Cheryl Cawood - Eva Coyle - Crooked Still - Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan - Larkin Poe - Levon Helm.

"Valley Rendezvous" Podcast 457

In this podcast we are going down into the valley one by one to rendezvous with musicians to hear their songs about valleys.
Tracks by The Devil Makes Three - The Civil War - Annie Keating - James McMurtry - Rose Cousins - Cassandra Wilson* - The Handsome Family - Los Lobos - Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop - Drive by Truckers - Bow Thayler - M Ward - Tracy McNeil and the Goodlife - Scott Miller - Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers - Carlene Carter - Jon Langford and Skull Orchard - Robert Plant & The Soweto Gospel Choir.

"Shoes". Podcast 443

It's the 'Shoes' edition of Roots Rendezvous! We go steppin' out in travelin' shoes, Italian shoes, soul shoes, dirty shoes, heavy shoes, satin shoes, blue suede shoes, rockin' shoes, Zydeco shoes...even no shoes!
Tracks by The Sacred Shakers - Mink DeVille - Graham Parker And The Rumour - Delta Roux - Fred Eaglesmith - Jimmy LaFave - Chuck Willis - Carl Perkins - Becky Barksdale - Rob Munk - The Flatlanders - Lyle Lovett - Kim Beggs - John Ginty - Robyn Ludwick* - Little Axe - Craig Duncan.

"Ghosts". Podcast 468

Ghosts waft through all the songs of this Podcast. On this the last day of October light the bonfires and wear those costumes because it is time to ward off ghosts!
Tracks by David Huckfelt - The Whitmore Sisters - Hurray for The Riff Raff – Midnight North - The Krickets - In The Pines - Larkin Poe - Jon Dee Graham - Tennessee Outlaw Country - Mandy Rowden - Laura Veirs - Andrea Schroeder - Murder by Death - Lucero - Kimmie Rhodes - Suzanne Santo - Angel Olsen - Marissa Nadler.

"Fire". Podcast 467

Fire! One of the four classical elements along with earth, water and air.
Fire! A symbol of life, rebirth, power and passion.
Fire! Also the theme for podcast 467.
Tracks by Natalie Merchant - Andrea Schroeder - Leftover Salon - Lucero - Tyler Childers* - The Neville Brothers - Delta Rae - Cinder well - Rita Wilson - Langhorne Slim & the Law - Nikki Hill - JD McPherson - Chris Cornell - Harry Manx & Kevin Breit - Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Cody Jinks - Courtney Marie Andrews - Randall Bramblett.

"1971". Pt1. Podcasts 463
1971 saw the release of so many remarkable LP records. In this 2 part podcast Jerome presents highlights from just some of those albums that were released way back then

Part 1: The American contingency.
Tracks by Karen Dolton - Little Feat - Tony Joe White - JJ Cale - Melanie* - John Prine - John Prine - Crazy Horse Link Wray - Rodriguez - The Isley Brothers - The Flamin Groovies - Edwin Starr - Leon Russell - Leonard Cohen The Band - The Doors.

"1971". Pt2. Podcasts 464
1971 saw the release of so many remarkable LP records. In part 2 Jerome presents more highlights from just some of those albums that were released way back then.

Part 2. The UK contingency.
Tracks by The Kinks - The Who - The Rolling Stone - Van Morrison - Jetho Tull - Traffic - Genesis* - Yes - Pink Floyd.

"Night" rendezvous. Podcast 435

In this edition of Roots Rendezvous Jerome presents some encounters of the night.
Tracks by Willy De Ville - Drive-By Truckers - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Willie Nile - Brothers Osborne - Will Sexton - Ray Bonneville - John Mellencamp - Cowboy Junkies - Clara Rose - Catherine MacLellan* - Courtney Marie Andrews - Iris DeMent - The Delines - Magnolia Electric Co - Lucy Dacus - Shilpa Ray - Van Morrison.

Blues encounters with "The Night".

This is the 'after dark' edition of BLUES TIME with blues from when night falls and blues about the darkest of nights.
Tracks by Dr Feelgood - New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers - Junior Kimbrough - Slim Harpo - Elmore James -Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Sari Schorr - Watermelon Slim - Michael Jerome Browne* - Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa - Billy Branch - Dudley Taft - Bridget Kelly Band - The Jorgensens - Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - Little Axe.

"Town to Town" rendezvous. Podcast 433

In this podcast Jerome visits a number of towns to rendezvous with various musicians to hear their vivid and moving narratives about town life.
Tracks by Jeffrey Foucault* - Leeroy Stagger - The Killers - Rolling Stones - John Mellencamp - John Hiatt - JJ Cale - Tom Petty - Ry Cooder - Mink DeVille - Garland Jeffreys - Elvis Costello - Iris DeMent - Lucinda Williams - Old Crow Medicine Show - Crooked Still - Patty Loveless - James McMurtry - BettySoo - Bruce Peninsula.

"Town to Town" blues. Podcast 432

In this podcast Jerome travels from town to town. This musical journey takes you to big towns, boom towns, small towns, party towns, mean towns, dirty towns …even to the wrong side of town.
TRacks by Tracks by Betty LaVette - Charlie Musselwhite* - Billy Jones & Delta Blues Outlaws - Victor Wainwright & The Wildroots - A Beat Combo - Walter Trout Power Trio - Brother Dege - Tiny Legs Tim - Mike Eldred Trio - Peter Karp - Timo Gross - Dr Hall Kaz Hawkins Band - Tinsley Ellis - Marcia Ball - Liz Mandeville - Delta Moon - Chris Finnen.

"River" rendezvous. Podcast 431

Rendezvous with Jerome as he presents 18 engaging tracks on the theme of 'The River'. Podcast commentary normally informs you of the tracks played, however for this podcast and to create an engaging atmosphere it has been excluded.
Tracks by Justin Townes Earl - Tara Nevins - Alejandro Escoveda - Sarah Siskind - John Mellencamp - Ray Bonneville - The Jayhawks - Buddy & Julie Miller - John Hiatt - Anthology - Chris Knight - The Revelers - Hazmat Modine - Paul Thorn - Ray Wylie Hubbard - Miko Marks - Colin James - Elvis Costello - Susan Santos.

Let the "Wind" blow. Podcast 429

Let the wind blow. In this podcast you will be exposed to a North Wind, a Western Cold Wind, an Evil Wind, a Hickory Wind, a Texas Wind, a Howling Wind, a Mandolin Wind and even a wind that cries Mary.
Tracks by Leo Crandall - Joanna Serrat - Israel Nash* - Mason & The Gin Line - Copperhead Country - Son Volt - Sally Spring - Amy Helm - Marianne Faithfull - Donovan - Jimi Hendrix Experience - Warren Zevon - Bob Seger - Julie Miller - Buddy Miller - Dar Williams - Catherine MacLellan - Jim Cuddy.

"River" blues. Podcast 428

Rivers has been a source of inspiration for many musicians. The Mississippi River, with its water so deep and wide has been at the heart of many Delta blues songs. In this podcast we journey down the riverside and along the way enjoy some classic blues songs or two!
Tracks by Robert Petway - Henry Thomas - Charlie Patton - Robert Johnson - Blind Willie McTell - Big Bill Broonzy - Little Boy Fuller - Mississippi Fred McDowell* - Lightnin' Hopkins - Barbeque Bob - Sleepy John Estes - Bessie Smith - Betty Lavette - Etta James - Mavis Staples - Eliza Neals - Georgia Randall - Cassandra Wilson.

"Highway" rendezvous. Podcast 427

Time to hit the highway. In this podcast Jerome heads out on the road and takes a few detours and stop overs.
Tracks by John Cougar Mellencamp - Eric Burdon - Kalyn Fay - The High Hawks - Amos Lee - Old Crow Medicine Show - Cindy Bullens - Vaneese Thomas - Holly Williams - Aimee Mann - Richard and Linda Thompson - The Bottle Rockets - Tom Petty - Eilen Jewel - Jerry Jeff Walker - Son Volt - John Fogerty - Pieta Brown - Joe Middleton - Twilight Hotel - Becky Warren* - Ray LaMontagne.

"The 50s". Podcast 426

This podcast focuses on a significant decade in popular music, one that saw some dramatic changes. That decade? The 50s. Join Jerome as he explores that post war baby boom era of the 50s.
Tracks by Muddy Waters - Elmore James - Jackie Brenston - Lloyd Price - Little Walter - Professor Longhair - Willie Mae Thornton - Ruth Brown - Bill Haley & his Comets -Elvis Presley - Muddy Waters - Little Richard* - Chuck Berry - Bo Diddley - Fats Domino - Carl Perkins - Gene Vincent - Howlin' Wolf - Screamin' Jay Hawkins - The Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group - Jerry Lee Lewis - Buddy Holly - Dale Hawkins - The Everly Brothers - Link Wray - Ray Charles - Chubby Checker - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters - Gary US Bonds.

"The 60s". Podcast 462

In this podcast Jerome delves into the rock, rhythm and blues music of the 60s. He takes a retrospective look at the 60s year by year. What were some of the big hits and some of the influential albums?
Tracks by The Who - The Rolling Stones - The Electric Prunes - Wilson Pickett - The Beatles - The Beach Boys - Iron Butterfly - The Doors - Fats Domino - Buster Brown - Bobby Lewis - Ernie K Doe - Ray Charles - Acker Bilk - King Curtis and The Noble Knights - Gene Chandler - Little Johnny Taylor - Martha and the Vandellas - Rufus Thomas - Etta James - Junior Walker and The All Stars - Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs - Bob Dylan - Jimi Hendrix Experience - Cream* - Johnny Winter - Slim Harpo - Sam & Dave - The Lovin' Spoonful - Jackie Wilson - Spencer Davis Group - Otis Redding - Richie Havens.

"Rhythm and Blues Review" Podcast 453

This podcast focuses on the Golden Age of Rhythm and Blues with its roots in jazz, blues, swing, boogie woogie, jump blues and Doo Wop. Jerome delves into the Rhythm and Blues Billboard charts from the 40s through to the 60s and presents some of the big hits!
Tracks by Louis Jordan & his Tympany Five - Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson - Wynonie Harris - T Bone Walker - Little Walter - Lloyd Price - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters - Little Willie John - Danny & The Juniors - The Silhouettes - Hank Ballard and the Midnighters - Buster Brown - Bobby Lewis - Freddy King - Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - Junior Walker & The All Stars - Slim Harpo - Koko Taylor - Sam, Dave - King Curtis and The Noble Knights.

Medley of "Blues Classics" Podcast 379

Nobody’s Fault but Mine. Abigail Washburn - Bill Frisell - Becky Barksdale - Othman Wahabi - Blind Willie Johnson.
You Got To Move. The Blues Preachers - Paul Thorn - The Blind Boys of Alabama - Janne Fjellström.
Grinnin’ in your Face. Gov' Mule - Little Axe - Julie Rhodes - Son House.
John Henry. Eddie 'One String' Jones - Etta Baker* - Tangle Eye - J.E. Mainer's Mountaineers - Joe Bonamassa - Songs Ohia.
I’m So Glad. Starlight Gospel Singers - Blind Willie McTell - The Cream.
The Very Thing that makes you rich (makes me poor). Ry Cooder.
On Your Way Down. Little Axe - Little Feat.

"Loosers". Podcast 469

Not sure what is going on but there is a wide spread and catastrophic melt down occurring. Some sort of change has taken place out there and it has led to many people losing it. Well it is time for the good Blues Doctor to step up because in times of stress and strain what is needed is some blues therapy and what better way to lift you out of your misery than to expose you to a whole lot of songs about LOSERS!
Tracks by Albert Collins - Kaz Hawkins - Brother Dege - Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective - Lil Ed and The Blues Imperials - Christina Taylor* - Clark Hutchinson - Noella Hutton - Eddie C. Campbell - JJ Cale - Rick Holmstrom - Tim Matson - Glorietta - Doug Kershaw - Post Malone with Jelly Roll - Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys - Albert King.