TOMMY TALTON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Tommy has released Distant Light (Live Acoustic) and will be by to talk about the album his life and more.  Tommy has also sent me two unreleased songs, and we will also share them. PIERCE DIPNER Pierce has come by and visited during IBC for the last few years.  He is a Bluesman on the rise and has released Get Out Of My Life, and we’ll talk about the music and more. RYAN PERRY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Technically, Ryan has not been on the show, but the band he, his brother Ryan and sister Taya  were in, Homemade Jamz, was featured back in 2010 when their dad Renault came on the show.  We’ll talk to Ryan about the new album, High Risk, Low Reward, the Blues Caravan and more.

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CKNM Tommy Talton, Pierce Dipner, CKNM Ryan Perry

JEREMIAH JOHNSON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Jeremiah returns to The Couch to talk about all that has been going on in his world and the new album, Heavens To Betsy.   WHITNEY SHAY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Whitney has release Stand Up and it has been near the top of the charts since it was released.  She and I will talk about all she has been up to and the new music.   JIM GUSTIN & TRUTH JONES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Jim was just in Memphis for the IBC, and we got to premier a song from this new album, Lessons Learned.  Look forward to discussing IBC week and more.   MARK HUMMEL Mark has released Wayback Machine with some special guests and great music.  We’ll talk about his journey and the new album and more.

Jeremiah Johnson, Whitney Shay, Jim Gustin & Truth Jones, Mark Humel

TAMPA BAY BLUES FEST Chuck Ross, producer of the fest will join me to talk about the 25th edition happening in April.  Music On The Couch is a proud media sponsor for this festival. CHRIS SHUTTERS Chris will join me to talk about his remarkable journey in the Blues and we will listen to music from the new album, Good Gone Bad. GUY BELANGER Guy takes his seat on The Couch. He has released Eldorado, his 6th solo album.  We’ll talk to Guy about his musical journey as we listen to the tunes. VAL STARR Val and her band, The Blues Rocket have released Lighter Side Of The Blues, 13 original songs that show a multitude of styles. We’ll discuss the journey, the music and more. BMW – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC A trio of Couch Kids have joined forces to create a new sound.  The kids are Kevin Belzner, Big Dave McLean and Tim Williams and their album is Catfish.  I’ll chat with the guys and find out how it all happened and where it might be going.

Tampa Blues Fest, Chris Shutters, Guy Bélanger, Val Starr, CKNM BMW

FORREST MCDONALD – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Forrest has a new album entitled Blues In A Bucket and it will be great to catch up with this talented artist.   JAY GORDON Jay has released Slide Rules, the latest album from this fiery guitarist. I look forward to learning his story and sharing it with you.   BEN RICE & RB STONE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC These two Couch Kids have come together to record Out Of The Box, a Cigar Box Project.  How did it happen?  What is next? We’ll find out.   FOG BLUES & BRASS BAND I met these guys at the IBC in Memphis this past January and really liked their sound.  Let’s find out more about them!

CKNM Forrest McDonald, Jay Gordon, CKNM Rice & Stone, Fog Blues And Brass Band

BONITA BLUES FEST Music On The Couch is thrilled to be a media sponsor for this year’s Bonita Blues Fest.  Joining me will be Kevin Barry, who created the festival with his bride Jennifer and have turned it into one of the top fests in the country. We’ll talk about the guests, the events as a whole and more.   HARPER & MIDWEST KIND – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Harper returns to talk about his new album, Rise Up, which will have just dropped on the 11th of February. We’ll discuss the new music, what he and the band have been up to since his last appearance on The Couch and where he is heading.   RAE GORDON Rae will take her seat on The Couch to talk about her journey on the Blues Highway, her new album; Wrong Kind Of Love and more.   TERRY “GOOSE” DOWNING Terry Downing has performed with folks like Shaun Murphy, Miranda Louise, as well as great Jefferson Street legends Rosco Shelton, Earl Gaines, Marion James, and Nick Nixon. He and his band represented the Nashville Blues & Roots Alliance at the IBC.  We’ll talk about Terry’s journey, his music and more.   WATERMELON SLIM – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Slim returns to The Couch to talk about his new Live, Double CD album. He just keeps coming at you with his incredible songwriting and playing.

Bonita Blues Fest, Harper &amp; Midwest Kind, Rae Gordon, Terry "Goose" Downing, Watermelon Slim

Full recap of The IBC Week!     9:20PM MOONSHINE SOCIETY - BEST SELF PRODUCED CD 9:40PM FELIX SLIM - 2ND PLACE SOLO/DUO 10:00PM PITBULL OF BLUES - 3RD PLACE BAND 10:20PM HECTOR ANCHONDO - 1ST PLACE SOLO/DUO & GUITAR 10:40PM JOSE RAMIREZ BAND - 2ND PLACE 11:00PM HOROJO - 1ST PLACE BAND & GUITAR/JW JONES

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2020 International Blues Challenge - Preview Show #3 Joe Whitmer Comes by to give his advice, thoughts and cautions rpior to your arrival in MemphisJudges Roundtable Three long-time judges join me to talk about the scoring stystem, the reason bands lose points and more Ricky Stevens, Amanda Gresham & Michael "Hawkeye" Herman are my guests

2020 International Blues Challenge - Preview Show #3

DR. JANICE JOHNSTON Dr. Janice, who leads The HART FUND for the Blues Foundation.  She will discuss the opportunities musicians have during the IBC to help with their health WEB SITE         VENUE COORDINATOR ROUNDTABLE This is so important for anyone coming to Memphis as a Challenger.  Our panel will give you all the important information that will make you time in Memphis easier. Our panelist: David Hughes: David has been a venue coordinator for many years.  He was president of Spa City Blues Society for years.  He is deeply involved during the BMA ceremony. Tony Frederickson: Tony has been president for the Washington Blues Society for many years.  He has also been a top venue coordinator for even more years.  Sandy McCann: Sandy has served as secretary for the Ozarks Blues Society and has been in charge of venues at the IBC for as long.

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Come sit on The Couch every Monday when I present "Musicians You Should Know". We cover Blues and Rock and Roll with occasional forays into Country/Roots and R&B. Each show we interview at least 3 guests and sometimes 4. Many of my past guests honor Music On The Couch by debuting new music before it is released. I have had the honor to present WORLD PREMIERS of a number of albums over the last year.

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