The Monday Morning Blues
By Christian Hansen
The Monday Morning BluesApr 27, 2020
#43: Trevor Battle
When it comes to work ethic, nobody knows the grind like Trevor Battle. The Southern California songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has been honing his skills for over a decade, learning the ins and outs of Blues Music and the history of the Blues in order to take where its been and to bring it forward as to where Trevor Battle plans on taking it.
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#42: Sue Foley
Sue Foley is a Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader based in Austin, Texas. Her trademark instrument is a pink paisley Fender Telecaster. Sue sat down and discussed the new record which just released on October 22 of this year called "Pinky's Blues" which is her first record since 2018 when she released "Ice Queen".
#41: Stu Larsen
Stu Larsen is an Aussie singer/songwriter with a wild streak of wanderlust and a knack for tastefully marrying narrative and melody. Emerging in 2014 with the aptly named Vagabond, his congenial folk-pop is both exploratory and inclusive, a love letter to the power of music and travel.
#40: Quinn Sullivan
By all accounts, Quinn Sullivan has had an extraordinary journey so far. He has toured around the world, performed and recorded with musical icons, and he has been called one of the most gifted young guitarists in our midst today. Quinn is humbled by the incredible experiences he has been afforded and appreciates the opportunity to pursue his passion. His goal is simple. “I want to make music with integrity and music that moves people. To me, that is the definition of success”
#39: Connor Selby
Connor Selby is a rising British star in the traditions of Eric Clapton and Peter Green, who has already performed with his band at Wembley Stadium, at the age of 22, at the behest of The Who.
#38: Will Johns
Will Johns is a man with the music in his blood, but it’s hardly surprising given his pedigree. His parents are actress/model Paula Boyd, sister of Pattie, and record producer Andy Johns (who worked with the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton), and his uncles include Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood,George Harrison and Glyn Johns. Will sits down with me and we discuss life during year one of the pandemic, his new album slated to come out at sometime this year called "Blues Daddy" and so much more!
#37: Lane Peoples
#36: Othman Wahabi
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#35: Eddy Castles
#34: Zane Carney
Zane Carney is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who plays with John Mayer, Avril Lavigne, CARNEY & Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark.
#33: Kenny Potilechio
Kenny Potilechio! Member of the KP3 Trio, PBJ and the band Run Forrest Run!
#32: Brian Durbin
Brian Durbin lead singer of the 80's Hair Rock/Metal Tribute Band Hairbangers Ball sits down with Christian and talks about his journey through life as a musician and how he's been able to navigate through this pandemic while still performing shows.
#31: Vinnie Moore
#30: Erin Coburn
Erin Coburn is settled in Kentucky, making music that is primarily Rock, which is heavily influenced by artists like Badflower, The Black Keys, and Cage the Elephant. Having released her debut album Chaos Before Conformity in 2015, followed by her sophomore release Queen of Nothing two years later and her third record in 2019, Out From Under. Since then, Coburn’s fanbase has grown both nationally and worldwide. Joining Erin in this interview is her drummer Brandon Pettiford.
#29: Damon Fowler
Fowler's guitar work has been compared to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck, while his slide guitar has a hint of the late Duane Allman. He can play fiery guitar runs with the best of them, but it's his lyrical work on lap steel and Dobro that makes him stand out among the legions of guitar heroes.
#28: Dweezil Zappa
#27: Champ Jaxon
Champ Jaxon is a nine year old aspiring blues-rock musician based out of Southwest Florida. Champ was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 2010 and his family relocated back to Florida in 2013 when he was three years old. Shortly thereafter, in the Spring of 2014, Champ attended the Wanee Music Festival at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. He witnessed the Allman Brothers Band on their farewell tour as well as many other great acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Moe., Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov't Mule, Royal Southern Brotherhood, and more. Although he'd already been exposed to music beforehand, that festival is where his passion was ignited. He and his family attended the next four Wanee festivals as well as many other festivals and concerts throughout Florida since then, including the Rolling Stones most recently.
Champ began studying the guitar around age six, although he had a ukulele he'd been banging around with prior to that. His father taught him a few basics to get going and he currently receives instruction at the Rock Box Music School in North Port, FL. Champ's debut performance came when sang one song at a youth talent showcase in May 2018. That was followed by a handful of local open mic appearances, which led to his first featured gig at Big Storm Brewing in Cape Coral, FL in March of 2019. Since then, Champ has performed at various venues throughout Southwest Florida, including Punta Gorda's 50th Anniversary Woodstock Celebration, The Southwest Florida International Blues Society Regional International Blues Competition, and the Big Orange Music Festival, where he shared the stage with Blackberry Smoke, The Allman Betts Band, JD Simo, Joanna Shaw Taylor, and more. Champ plays a Gibson SG Signature Guitar through a Fender Blues Junior IV Humboldt Edition Amplifier and uses D'Addario strings, He is also a proud member of the Lone Hawk Hat family, which includes the likes of Sheryl Crow, Chris Robinson, Marcus King, and other esteemed entertainers. Champ's band mates, the Low Flying Owls (inspired by a road sign on nearby Captiva Island), include his father, Nate Winkler on rhythm guitar and backup vocals. They are joined by Brent Adam on drums and Alex Mazevski on bass. All three band members are involved in solo projects or also members of other bands.
#26: Connor Korte
Graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelors in Audio Engineering he took his life on the road as a crew member for many professional musicians. While off the road he has a love for the blues. His passion heightened when he decided to create a historical documentary film series called 594 Miles From Chicago. Archiving the lives of over 100 Chicago blues musicians. He is also the owner of Bluesbird Talent Agency LLC., the booking and production company involved in the film.
#25: Aidan Skinner
Aidan Skinner and I talk about his blues influences, getting into guitar, meeting some of his hero's and more.
#24: Neil Carter
Neil Carter is an English musician who has worked in diverse genres throughout his career. Classically trained, he became a professional rock musician at the age of 17 and initially had his first "mainstream" experience with singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. He subsequently played guitar and keyboard for the hard rock band UFO, blues rock guitarist Gary Moore, and Wild Horses. He is credited for co-writing a number of Gary Moore's songs including the worldwide hit "Empty Rooms". At 30 he left the rock world and developed a different career as both teacher of woodwind (saxophone and clarinet) and as an ABRSM examiner. 2010 saw an unexpected return to rock with Gary Moore, playing festivals across Europe and a tour of Ukraine and Russia. Future tours and a Celtic rock album were to follow but this was curtailed by the death of Gary Moore in February 2011. On 30 April 2019, it was announced that he would return to UFO for their 'Last Orders' tour, following the death of Paul Raymond with Neil replacing Paul. The tour began in June 2019 in Germany with concerts and festival appearances. It is expected that following the USA dates in autumn 2019 there will be some concerts in 2020 as a continuation of the bands’ final 50th anniversary tour.He taught at Brighton College, from January 1993 holding the position of "Head of Woodwind and Brass". He taught one-on-one lessons on clarinet and saxophone. Neil was the conductor of the school Concert Band, and the school Saxophone Ensemble and led the School's Swing Band. Neil left Brighton College in June 2014 to move down to his home in Lanzarote.
#23: Joey Stuckey
Sponsor: https://nightfood.comWhat is happening y'all! Today is Joey Stuckey Day on the show! Joey Stuckey is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator and sound engineer.
#22: Heritage
Whats happening folks! It's Heritage day on the show! Had a great conversation with the band Heritage from Texas! A southern rock, blues rock band that kicks ass! Their debut album is out now titled "Long Hard Road" available on all streaming platforms!
#21: Robert Connely Farr
Today is Robert Connely Farr Day on the show! Be sure to check out his latest album titled "Dirty South Blues" by Robert Connely Farr & the Rebeltone Boys, available on all streaming platforms. Robert and I talk about life as a musician during COVID-19, his diagnosis with cancer, racial disparities and much more!
#20: Jose Ramirez
Welcome to the Independence Day Special here on The Monday Morning Blues! Today is Jose Ramirez day on the show! The Costa Rica native just released his debut album titled "Here I Come" the album has garnered praise from even James Mattis the Former United States Secretary of Defense, "I really loved the album... my favorite songs are Gasoline & Matches and Traveling Riverside Blues. I could sit on my back porch and listen to it over and over" said Mattis.
#19: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
It's Kingfish day on the show! 2019 Grammy Nominee for Traditional Blues album and winner of 5 Blues Music Awards at the 2020 BMA's...his debut album is available now on all platforms! Be sure to check it out its self titled "Kingfish" ! Kingfish and I talk about race relations in America, Playing in the White House, working with legendary producer Tom Hambridge and much more!
#18: Ally Venable
It's Ally Venable Day! I sat down with the 21 year old Texas Blues Guitarist on Saturday! We talk about life during the pandemic, early influences, songwriting, being woman of the blues and much more! Be sure to support Ally by visiting her website where you can find her latest album which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Music Blues charts titled "Texas Honey", produced by Mike Zitto (also plays on the record) and featuring Eric Gales!
#17: Johnny Burgin
Today is Johnny Burgin Day on the show! Johnny Burgin is an American blues guitarist and harmonica player who learned his craft from the masters of Chicago blues on the city's South and West sides. Since 1997, he has released nine recordings under his own name and played on numerous other recordings as a sideman to many blues legends. I talk with Johnny about life during this pandemic, the music scene in Chicago years ago when he started playing, his new album "No Border Blues" which released on Friday June 19, and much more!
#16: Aldynne Glanton
Guitar World with Aldynne Glanton – Aldy is the man in charge of some of the most iconic guitars on the road today. The mobile Guitar World Devon and Aldy have built is amazing.
#15: Toronzo Cannon
CTA driver by day and Chicago Blues legend by night....Meet Toronzo Cannon! Toronzo and I talk about racial inequality in our country, his time and friendship with Gary Clark Jr. and much more!
#14: Bobby Rush
Bobby Rush...2017 GRAMMY winning blues legend, Blues Hall of Famer, 12x Blues Music Award winner, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, and makes a cameo in the Netflix Original ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ Starring Eddie Murphy.
#13: Tom Hambridge
Tom Hambridge is a three-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer & drummer.Tom’s production work includes duets or solo projects with: Eric Clapton, BB King, James Bay, Buddy Guy, Gregg Allman, Keith Richards, Keb Mo, Mick Jagger, Susan Tedeschi, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Van Morrison, Joss Stone, Kid Rock, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, George Thorogood, Gary Clark Jr., Allen Toussaint, Delbert McClinton, Johnny Winter, James Cotton and many others.Tom has had over 500 of his songs recorded by such diverse artists as BB King, ZZ Top, Van Morrison, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Chris Young, Meatloaf, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many others. His songs have been included in many major motion pictures, TV movies and shows from American Idol, Criminal Minds to The Super Bowl.Tom has produced 8 Grammy nominated albums , won three Grammy’s, won countless Handy and Blues Awards, 8 Boston Music Awards, ASCAP Country Music Awards, He is a recipient of the prestigious KBA Award in Memphis (Keeping the Blues Alive) and has been inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame.As a drummer Tom has played on albums and/or toured with: Eric Clapton, Keith Urban, Mick Jagger, James Bay, Boston, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Steven Tyler, Van Morrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Joss Stone, Carlos Santana, Kid Rock, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Roy Buchanan, Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, Keb Mo, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, George Thorogood, Gary Clark Jr., Allen Toussaint, Hank Williams Jr.,Delbert McClinton, Johnny Winter, James Cotton and many others.
#12: Nick Bell
Nick Bell is a prominent, up and coming Chicago-land Blues and Rock guitarist. Influenced by the likes of Jeff Beck, Warren Haynes, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, and countless others; Nick plays with a distinct, fused, Blues-Rock style.At 26 years old, Nick Bell has shared the bill and stage with the likes of: Buddy Guy, Bret Michael's, Uriah Heep, Edgar Winter, Supertramp, Grand Funk Railroad, Robert Cray, Walter Trout, Pat Travers, Popa Chubby, Loverboy, Here Come the Mummies, Tower of Power, J. Geils Band, Gary Hoey, Anthony Gomes, Jackyl, Jason Ricci, Pablo Cruise, Guitar Shorty, James Armstrong, John Nemeth, Dave Uhrich, and many others.
#11: Ina Forsman
Ina Forsman is an award-winning Finnish singer and songwriter based in Helsinki. With a powerful, expressive contralto, she writes and performs songs that intersect blues, jazz, gospel, and R&B. Her phrasing crisscrosses terrain that encompasses the influences of Rickie Lee Jones, Nina Simone, and Billie Holiday; she can dial into a song with a throaty, dynamic wail or a slippery, wry, subtle croon.
#10: Luke Repass
#9: Jackson Stokes
#8: Greg Guy
#7: Joel Baer
#6: Ivy Ford
#5: Gerry Hundt
#4: Jimmy Nick
#3: Corey Dennison
#2: Aidan Skinner
Up in coming blues rock guitar player from the same city that fostered one of the greatest blues guitarists of our time in Kenny Wayne Shepherd, this time around its Aidan Skinner and he's already making a name for himself. Aidan is easily one of the best young blues rock guitarists in the country and in a few years he'll soon become a name that everyone knows within the blues community.