CiTR -- Code Blue

Broadcast on 28-Apr-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:03:27 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield.

Broadcast on 07-Apr-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:55:00 -0700

Host: Mr White Boy. Today's Hero of the Blues is BLIND WILLIE MCTELL.

Broadcast on 31-Mar-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:58:00 -0700

Host Jim Burnett aka Mr white Boy Lost In the blues. All blues All the time!!!!

Broadcast on 24-Mar-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:05:20 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield.

Broadcast on 24-Mar-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring blues gals today ... Ndidi Onukwulu and Janiva Magness.

Broadcast on 17-Mar-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:00:20 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | Counting down the Blues artists from A to Z ... minus X and Z. Fun!

Broadcast on 18-Feb-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:08:55 -0800

Host: Paul Norton | [1] some new releases [2] a feature on Toronto's Treasa Levasseur, who will be coming to town on March 30th [3] some New Orleans music in honour of Mardi Gras.

Broadcast on 04-Feb-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:01:32 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett | The spotlight today falls on Canuck Blues. Also, a look at the late Johnny Otis and Esther Phillips.

Broadcast on 04-Feb-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett |Suzie Vinnick, MonkeyJunk, Johnny Otis, Ester Phillips and Etta James. And more!

Broadcast on 28-Jan-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield.

Broadcast on 21-Jan-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton | A retrospective of the six-decade career of ETTA JAMES, who passed away on January 20th, 2011.

Broadcast on 07-Jan-2012

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:04:36 -0800

Host: Paul Norton | A look at Holger Petersen's new book 'Talking Blues' - we read excerpts and play music from the artists interviewed.

Broadcast on 24-Dec-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:02:15 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett | A survey of what's happenin' in the Canadian blues scene today, and a small tribute to Etta James, who's very ill.

Broadcast on 17-Dec-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:03:21 -0800

Host: Paul Norton | Part One: Our fave twelve Canadian Blues Releases from 2011. Part Two: Some seasonal music with a bluesy bent.

Broadcast on 10-Dec-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:03:42 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield | New releases! 'Blues Planet' with Taj Mahal, Rod Piazza and many more; George Thorogood's '2120 Michigan Avenue' and Eddie Kirkland's 'Pick Up the Pieces' re-issue.

Broadcast on 19-Nov-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:01:33 -0800

Host: Paul Norton | Our special guest today is Ron Simmonds, booking agent for the Yale Hotel for the past 25 years. We take a look back at some of the great acts that played there.

Broadcast on 22-Oct-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | Featuring Errol Linton's 'Beyond Mississippi', Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton's 'Play The Blues' Alan Toussant, Mavis Staples and many more!

Broadcast on 08-Oct-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:10:30 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | New releases from JB Lenoir & Sunnyland Slim Live in '63, Ray Bonneville, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa and Ana Popovic.

Broadcast on 01-Oct-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:03:30 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | Today, an (almost) All-Canadian Show! Also: a feature on Allan Toussaint.

Broadcast on 10-Sep-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:15:32 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | New albums from Ray Bonneville (Bad Man's Blood) and Snooky Pryor (Can't Stop Blowin') plus another look at the career of the late David 'Honeyboy' Edwards.

Broadcast on 03-Sep-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:01:11 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | We celebrate the remarkable songwriting of Willie Dixon, the birthdays of Freddie King and Memphis Slim, and mourn the passing of David 'Honeyboy' Edwards, the last living link to Robert Johnson.

Broadcast on 27-Aug-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:02:08 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | A listen to two new releases ... Seasick Steve's 'You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks' and Moreland and Arbuckle's 'Just a Dream'.

Broadcast on 20-Aug-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:02:02 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | Mostly new releases, mostly Canadian, but a BIG feature and a BIG thumbs up to Dave Alvin's 'Eleven Eleven'!

Broadcast on 13-Aug-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:05:02 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | Rough Guide's 'Desert Blues' CD, a new release from Jimmy Vaughn, and a bit of a Robert Johnson tribute.

Broadcast on 06-Aug-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:01:28 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett | A survey of festivals past (Filberg, Vancouver Island Music Fest) and future (Burnaby Roots & Blues, Vancouver Island Blues Bash).

Broadcast on 23-Jul-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:01:16 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | New releases by Bill Bourne and the Free Radio Band (Bluesland) and Hugh Laurie (Let Them Talk). And the proverbial more!

Broadcast on 09-Jul-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:05:59 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | New releases from Chris O'Leary, JW Jones, Jeff Healey and Shawn Pittman. And more!

Broadcast on 25-Jun-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:06:01 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | New releases: Jeff Healey's 'Live at Grossman's 1984, Bryan Lee's 'My Lady Don't Love My Lady' and Roxanne Potvin's 'Play'. And much more!

Broadcast on 18-Jun-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:02:55 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | NEW RELEASES from Colin James, David Bromberg, MonkeyJunk, Harry Manx & Kevin Breit, David Gogo, Morgan Davis and many more.

Broadcast on 11-Jun-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:00:50 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett.

Broadcast on 04-Jun-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:05:42 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | Women of the Blues: With Roxanne Potvin, Eden Brent, Mavis Staples, Tracey Nelson, Rory Block & many more.

Broadcast on 28-May-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:04:24 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | Features: New releases from Harry Manx & Kevin Breit, Rory Block, Carlos Del Junco and Tracy Nelson.

Broadcast on 21-May-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 21 May 2011 15:02:24 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | Blues icon Robert Johnson was born 100 years ago this month. We play back to back versions of his originals with contemporary renditions.

Broadcast on 14-May-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 14 May 2011 15:02:54 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | Moreland & Arbuckle, Marcia Ball, Big Head Blues Club, Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis, North Mississippi Allstars and more.

Broadcast on 07-May-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 May 2011 15:02:14 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett | Paul de Lay, Cousin Harley, Lestyer Quitzau, James Cotton and artists at the Powell River Blues Festival.

Broadcast on 30-Apr-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:02:05 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | Features: Dana Fuchs, The Blasters, The Powell River Blues Fest, the Vancouver Folk Fest, and budget sampler The Best of the Blues.

Broadcast on 23-Apr-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:02:37 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | with Tracey Nelson, Little Walter, Mix$Dorp, Carlos del Junco and more.

Broadcast on 16-Apr-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:02:26 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. | Features on Rob Stoner, Alligator 40th Anniversary disc, the House of Blue Light CD and the best Rolling Stones song EVER.

Broadcast on 09-Apr-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield | Big Head Blues Club, and a bit of a look at the songs of Robert Johnson.

Broadcast on 02-Apr-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett | Old but good: Fred McDowell, Muddy, Pinetop Perkins, Big Mama Thornton and many more.

Broadcast on 26-Mar-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:01:05 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. | Carlos Del Junco, The North Mississippi Allstars, Roomful of Blues and more.

Broadcast on 19-Mar-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:01:33 -0700

Host: Paul Norton | Features: Powell River Blues Festival, Alligator Records 40th Anniversary and Juno Award nominated Blues albums.

Broadcast on 26-Feb-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield | New releases: On the Alligator label: Shemekia Copeland, Room Full of Blues, and the 40th Anniversary Collection. Also, the new Greg Allman on Rounder.

Broadcast on 19-Feb-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:01:32 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett | In honour of his recent posthumous Maple Blues Lifetime Acheivement Award, a look back at the music of harpmeister Richard Newell aka King Biscuit Boy.

Broadcast on 19-Feb-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett | In honour of his recent posthumous Maple Blues Lifetime Acheivement Award, a look back at the music of harpmeister Richard Newell aka King Biscuit Boy.

Broadcast on 12-Feb-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett | The spotlight falls on oldies-but-goodies today, with John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williamson and Blind Willie McTell.

Broadcast on 05-Feb-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:01:30 -0800

Host: Paul Norton | Features: Siegel-Schwall Band, songwriter Mel London, Concert Calendar, New Releases and more!

Broadcast on 29-Jan-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:10:30 -0800

Host: Phil Inn. Phil plays a great variety of classic and contemporary blues, but he's kinda shy and didn't have much to say.

Broadcast on 22-Jan-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. See playlist on the Code Blue Facebook page.

Broadcast on 15-Jan-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:01:24 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. Today, we feature our favourite Canadian blues releases of 2010. See playlist on the Code Blue Facebook page.

Broadcast on 08-Jan-2011

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:01:15 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featured performers include: Imelda May, John Hammond, Jerry Lee Lewis and Candye Kane. See playlist on the Code Blue Facebook page.

Broadcast on 18-Dec-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:00:28 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. In the first half, Grammy noms, new releases and some folkie-blues from the 60s. Then, some bluesy songs for the season.

Broadcast on 11-Dec-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:06:13 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring Kandye Kane, Love Sculpture, Jim Byrnes, Andy Zito and many more.

Broadcast on 04-Dec-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring The 4 CD set 'This is the Blues' on Eagle Records, Joe Louis Walker's 'Rhythm & Blues Cruise' and Johnny Max's 'It's a Long Hard Road'.

Broadcast on 27-Nov-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:04:42 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Feature releases are Khalfani & Phelps - '90/94'; Buddy Guy - 'Living Proof' and Jim Byrnes - 'Everywhere West'.

Broadcast on 20-Nov-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:00:00 -0800

Hosts: Paul Norton & Jim Burnett. The Fundrive Show, featuring recordings from Edmonton's great Stony Plain label.

Broadcast on 13-Nov-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:10:08 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Feature CDs today are: 'Rhythm & Blues' from Putumayo Records and Jim Byrnes' 'Everywhere West' on Black Hen Records.

Broadcast on 30-Oct-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:00:32 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Features: Chess Records tunes from 1955, the late great Mel Brown, and some scarrrrrrry songs, kids.

Broadcast on 23-Oct-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:07:13 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Feature CDs: Elvin Bishop's 'Red Dog Speaks', Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley's 'Deltaphonic' and James Kinds' 'Love You From The Top'.

Broadcast on 16-Oct-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:02:42 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Featuring a look at the King of Rock 'n' Soul, SOLOMON BURKE, who passed away on October 10th at the age of 70.

Broadcast on 09-Oct-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:00:35 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featured CDs: 'Big Mama Thornton & The Muddy Waters Blues Band', John Lee Hooker's 'Hooker & The Hogs' and JJ Grey & Mofro's 'Georgia Warhorse'.

Broadcast on 02-Oct-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:01:15 -0700

Host: Paul Norton brings you lotsa new releases from the likes of Karen Lovely, Tom Jones, Bettye LaVette, Joe Louis Walker, Charlie Musselwhite, Anne Mortifee and Treasa Levasseur.

Broadcast on 25-Sep-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:02:10 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features today: Blues from Australia, and new releases from Mavis Staples and Jorma Kaukonen. Lots more great stuff too!

Broadcast on 11-Sep-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:01:52 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield celebrates the birthday of Barbeque Bob with some Piedmont Style Blues - Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Willie McTell, Rev. Gary Davis & more! Also: the BIG set, with Big Mama Thornton, Big Dave McLean, Big Joe Lewis & Big Jack Johnson.

Broadcast on 28-Aug-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:03:42 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Lots of new releases, including The Ten Foot Polecats, Shakura Saida, Tom Jones & Cyndi Lauper. Also: T Model Ford, LIttle Miss Higgins, Otis Taylor, James Cotton, Harry Manx and more.

Broadcast on 07-Aug-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. A look at the upcoming Burnaby Roots & Blues Festival, a salute to recently passed Texas guitar slinger Phillip Walker, and lots of new releases.

Broadcast on 17-Jul-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Featuring live interiews from the Vancouver Folk Music Festival of Steve Dawson & Alvin Youngblood Hart, and Raoul Bhaneja. Also: musical previews of upcoming bluesy shows in the area.

Broadcast on 19-Jun-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:01:39 -0700

Host: Paul Norton: Featuring some early Eric Clapton, Birthday Boy Louis Jordan, who's at the festivals, new releases and the proverbial much more!

Broadcast on 12-Jun-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:02:11 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring newly acquired releases from Paul Quarrington, Bettye Lavette, the Holmes Brothers and Hollwood Fats. And of course .... much more!

Broadcast on 05-Jun-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:01:22 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. The bluesy side of upcoming festivals: Harrison Fest, Vancouver Folk Music Fest, Pender Harbour Blues Fest, Islands Folk Fest, Filberg Fest, and the Vancouver Island Music Fest.

Broadcast on 29-May-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:02:18 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. Coming our way: Robert Randolph, Geoff Muldaur, B.B. King, Sharon Jones, Johnny Winter, ZZ Top, Little Miss Higgins, Tim Williams and Marcia Ball. And many mooooore!

Broadcast on 15-May-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Featuring some of the 2010 Blues Award Winners. Also, new releases from Little Miss Higgins, Cousin Harley, Jimmy Zee, Shakura S'Aida, Janiva Magness and more!

Broadcast on 08-May-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:02:21 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. The Fickle Feature Finger of Fate falls on the new releases by Little Miss Higgins and Seasick Steve, interesting characters both. Lots more music in the shade of blue.

Broadcast on 01-May-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:01:01 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Featuring new releases from Janiva Magness, Little Miss Higgins and Sharkura S'Aida. Also, a look at little Walter Jacobs on what would have been his 80th birthday. Lots more, too!

Broadcast on 24-Apr-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:08:23 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield.

Broadcast on 17-Apr-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:01:57 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Featurettes on: 2010 Juno Nominees, Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick, Levon Helm, Taildragger, and the early blues influences of Robert Plant.

Broadcast on 10-Apr-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:05:02 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring new releases from Jonny Lang and Peter Karp & Sue Foley. Also: Janiva Magness, Jackson Delta, Harry Manx, Jr. Wells, Link Wray, Bo Diddley and more.

Broadcast on 03-Apr-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:01:12 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. Honeyboy Edwards, Steve Kozak, Peter Karp & Sue Foley, Powder Blues, Jim Byrnes, David Gogo, Jimmy Bowskill, Lil Miss Higgins, Geoff Muldaur, Wes Mackey and many more.

Broadcast on 27-Mar-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring [1] Putumayo's 'Rhythm & Blues' collection [2] Love Sculpture's 1968 release 'Blues Helping' and [3] Guitar Shorty's new one 'Bare Knuckle' on Alligator. And more!

Broadcast on 20-Mar-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:03:06 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Features on California guitarist Rick Holmstrom, Chicago's Buddy Guy and Austin's Toni Price. Lots of new releases too!

Broadcast on 13-Mar-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:04:31 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. New Releases by Eric Bibb and Thom Swift. Also, Big Joe Lewis, Irma Thomas, Henry Butler, Harry Manx, Downchild, JIm Byrnes, Snooks Eaglin and many more.

Broadcast on 06-Mar-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:02:24 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring the Arhoolie box set The Journey of Chris Strachwitz. Also, new releases from Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Mance Lipscomb, Clio & the Blues Highway and Wes Mackie.

Broadcast on 06-Feb-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:02:41 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. Part 1: A look at the career of seminal New Orleans songwriter Bobby Charles, who passed away on January 14th, 2010. Part 2: Some New Orleans R&B to get you in the mood for the upcoming Mardi Gras.

Broadcast on 23-Jan-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:04:05 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Several songs in memory of Paul Quarrington (Pork Belly Futures) as well as Blues Maphia, Glamourpuss, Bryan Lee, Jackson Delta, JJ Cale, Morgan Davis, Cream, Janiva Magness, Buckwheat Zydeco, Robert Nighthawk and more.

Broadcast on 16-Jan-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:02:23 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. We feature a countdown of the top 15 Canadian blues releases in Canada for 2009. Also: new releases from Alligator Records.

Broadcast on 09-Jan-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:04:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughn and Mike Branton. With: Duke Robillard, Big Dave McLean, Link Wray, Gary Comeau, Booba Barnes, Long John Baldry, Otis Rush, Michael Jerome Brown and many more.

Broadcast on 02-Jan-2010

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. The spotlight falls on MEMPHIS today, featuring vintage vinyl from two of its residents - Blue Memphis (Memphis Slim, 1970) and LA Midnight (BB King, 1972).

Broadcast on 19-Dec-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:01:40 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. Part One: Toronto Blues, featuring the Maple Blues Revue Band. Part Two: Some bluesy music for the holiday season.

Broadcast on 12-Dec-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:09:05 -0800

Andy Bonfield's mixed bag: Corey Harris, Albert King, Link Wray, Harry Manx, Downchild, RL Burnside, Maria Muldaur, Keith Bennett and many many more.

Broadcast on 05-Dec-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring the obscure 1995 Indigo CD 'I Asked For Whiskey', with Muddy Waters, Earl Hooker, Buster Benton, Jimmy Johnson, Billy Boy Arnold and Bo Diddley. Also: Irma Thomas, Issac Scott and many more.

Broadcast on 28-Nov-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring Willem Maker, Hill Country Revue, and Things About Comin' My Way: Mississippi Sheiks Tribute. Also: Alan Toussaint, BB King, Dr. John, Harry Manx, Otis Taylor, Jackson Delta,, Downchild, Little Miss Higgins and more.

Broadcast on 21-Nov-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:01:37 -0800

Hosts: Jim Burnett and Paul Norton. Lots of songs about money and CDs to give away in honour of the Fundrive. Also, Vancouver blues from 1981 and Van Morrison's 'Blue Money'.

Broadcast on 14-Nov-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:03:43 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. A mini-history of the blues featuring Bessie Smith, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters and many more, up to current artists like Little Miss Higgins & Bettye Lavette. Also, new CDs from Downchild, Harry Manx and Keith Bennett.

Broadcast on 07-Nov-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:02:26 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. A look back at the work of harmonica player the late Norton Buffalo. Also: Keith Bennett, John Mayall, ZZ Top, David Wilcox, Irma Thomas, Coco Montoya, Harry Manx, Eric Bibb, Geoff Muldaur, Buddy Guy, Maria Muldaur and more.

Broadcast on 24-Oct-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features: Recently released albums 'Maria Muldaur's Garden of Joy', and 'For Rosa, Maeve and Noreen' by Samuel James. Also: Howlin' Wolf, Jim Byrnes, Pops Staples, David Gogo, Rick Estrin, Little Miss Higgins, Guy Davis and more.

Broadcast on 10-Oct-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:07:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring Downchild (currently celebrating their 40th anniversary) and Watermelon Slim's new CD. As well, new releases by Otis Taylor, the North Mississippi All-Stars, Amanda Zelina and Levon Helm.

Broadcast on 19-Sep-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:02:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Features on James Harman and the Blues Brothers. New releases from Irma Thomas, John Mayall, Hans Theessink, Malcolm Holcombe and Ndidi Onukwulu. Also: Jerry Lee Lewis, Amos Garrett, Candye Kane, Downchild and many more.

Broadcast on 12-Sep-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. New releases from Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Guy Davis, Little Miss Higgins, The Homemade Jamz Band, Buckwheat Zydeco and Duke Robillard.

Broadcast on 05-Sep-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. The featured CD is 'It Ain't Over: The 55th Anniversary' from Delmark Records, in concert at Buddy Guy's Legends Club in Chicago. Also: Gary Moore live at Montreaux.

Broadcast on 22-Aug-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring new releases by The North Mississippi All-Stars and Otis Taylor. Also new ones from Duke Robillard, Levon Helm, Seasick Steve, Rick Estrin and Ronnie Earle. And what show would be complete without Roosevelt "Booba" Barnes?

Broadcast on 15-Aug-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Along with the usual new releases and concert calendar items, we present some stacks of wonderful wax from 50s - 60s era Chess Records. Also, we mark the passing of Lester William Polsfuss (Les Paul), who was an influence on EVERYONE.

Broadcast on 08-Aug-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:02:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Feature on the upcoming Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival with Keb Mo, JJ Grey and Mofro, Tinsley Ellis and Oh Susanna. New releases from David Gogo and Levon Helm. And more!

Broadcast on 25-Jul-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. New releases from Buckwheat Zydeco, Duke Robillard, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters and featuring Nanaimo's David Gogo with his new one 'Different Views'.

Broadcast on 18-Jul-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Festival previews with lots of musical examples: Vancouver, Mission and Filberg Folk Festivals, The Mt. Baker Blues Fest, and The Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival.

Broadcast on 27-Jun-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. MORE new releases! You'll hear Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Guy Davis, LIttle Miss Higgins, The Homemade Jamz Band, Buckwheat Zydeco and Duke Robillard.

Broadcast on 20-Jun-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. New releases from Duke Robillard, The Twisters and Raoul & the Big Time. We'll pay tribute to Koko Taylor who has passed on, hear some classic New Orleans R&B from Minit Records and talk about all the blues coming to nearby festivals.

Broadcast on 13-Jun-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring new releases from the likes of Duke Robillard and the Homemade Jamz Band, and a salute to the 'Queen of the Blues' Koko Taylor, who passed away on June 3rd.

Broadcast on 06-Jun-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring Archival Live Vancouver Blues today. The Honey Dripper, Piano Giant Roosevelt Sykes ; Plus Chicago's Johnny Littlejohn backed by local all-stars including Jim Byrnes. And more!

Broadcast on 30-May-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. Toronto musician Tom Evans recently passed away. He was a mainstay of the Original Sloth Band, a band that also featured Ken and Chis Whiteley. You'll hear the OSB's '1978' album, among other rare items.

Broadcast on 23-May-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host:: Andy Bonfield. Feature on Kelly Joe Phelps' new one. As well, some of Andy's faves ... Jim Byrnes, Taj Mahal, Rory Block, Back Joe Louis, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Chephas & Wiggins, Janiva Magness, Dallanah Gail Bowen and more.

Broadcast on 16-May-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. New releases from Jim Byrnes, Roy Rogers, Keith Hallett and Shirley Johnson. From the vaults: Gatemouth Brown, JB Hutto, Memphis Slim, Tampa Red, Jr. Wells and the Original Sloth Band. AND a concert calendar!

Broadcast on 09-May-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring Ramblin' Jack Elliot's new one 'A Stranger Here'. Also: Rory Block, JJ Cale, Eric Clapton, Big Dave McLean, Jim Byrnes, Dalannah Gail Bowen, Lester Quitzau, Joss Stone, David Rotundo and many more.

Broadcast on 18-Apr-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. The debut of Jim Byrnes' new CD 'My Walking Stick', The Excello Records Story Part 2, Blues on Delmark Records, Van Django, Sleepy LaBeef and much more.

Broadcast on 11-Apr-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. 2 count 'em 2 features today ... Black Joe Louis and the Honeybears CD 'Tell �Em What Your Name Is!' and 'Oh Happy Day', a new gospel compilation featuring Mavis Staples, Jonny Lang, Angelique Kidjo, Robert Randolph and many more.

Broadcast on 04-Apr-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring the book/recording ''Conversation with the Blues' based on field recordings and audio interviews done by Paul Oliver in 1960. With Otis Spann, JB Lenoir and Lightnin' Hopkins. And the proverbial many more!

Broadcast on 28-Mar-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. A mixed bag with BB Chung King & The Buddaheads, Janiva Magness, The Blues Maphia, Big Mama Thornton, John Sebastian & Geoff Muldaur, The Mannish Boys, Shemekia Copeland, Little Milton and Rita Chiarelli.

Broadcast on 21-Mar-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Features: Blues on Hightone Records and harmonica great James Harman. We mark the passing of Mel Brown and John Cephas. Also: Colin Linden, Bob Dylan, JJ Cale, Sleepy LaBeef, Rick Taylor and more.

Broadcast on 07-Mar-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. An International Women's Day Show featuring everyone from Big Mama Thornton and Big Maybelle to Amy and the Hank Sinatras.

Broadcast on 28-Feb-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:01:30 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. Features: The newly released 'Let Freedom Sing' Box Set, '55 Years of Blues' on Delmark Records, 'American Music - The Hightone Records Story', and some classic New Orleans R&B.

Broadcast on 07-Feb-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Today, 'Mr. White Boy Lost in the Blues' shines the big blue spotlight on Stevie Ray Vaughan - presenting many of the covers that he recorded, as well as the original versions.

Broadcast on 31-Jan-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. Features: New releases from John Nemeth & Guy Davis, Birthday Boy Aaron Neville, the Swamp Sound of Excello Records, Harp Attack! on Alligator Records, Colin Linden & Whitey Johnson, and the Toronto Women's Blues Revue.

Broadcast on 24-Jan-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:03:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield.

Broadcast on 10-Jan-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:13:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Joe Louis Walker, Big Dave McLean, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Peter Lang, Paul Reddick, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Collard Greens & Gravy, Treasa Levasseur, Suzie Vinnick & Rick Fines, Wes Alexander, Rick Taylor and many more.

Broadcast on 03-Jan-2009

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring an entire show of the bluesy, soulful and funkified southern music on the companion CDs that come with the annual music edition of Oxford American magazine.

Broadcast on 27-Dec-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features: Collard Greens & Gravy from Australia, r&b shouter Miss Mickey Champion, and the slash-and-burn sounds of Seasick Steve.

Broadcast on 20-Dec-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:02:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. On the first half of today's show, we present some of the best blues CDs of 2008. In the second half, some seasonal selections served up bluesy-style!. Happy Holdays to all of our listeners!

Broadcast on 13-Dec-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. A mixed bag today, with Joe Louis Walker, Amos Garrett, Rory Block, Smokey Wilson, Paul Reddick, Aretha Franklin, Ben Harper & the Blind Boys of Alabama, Omar Kent Dykes & Lou Ann Barton, Otis Taylor and Samuel James.

Broadcast on 06-Dec-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring a musical interview with Big Bill Broonzy by Studs Terkel from the 1950s, and a look at the influential Bluebird label.

Broadcast on 29-Nov-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. A varied show with the old (Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red, Georgia White) and the new (Little Miss Higgins, Solomon Burke, Kenny Neal, Joe Louis Walker and Amos Garrett.) And more!

Broadcast on 22-Nov-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Taj Mahal's new release 'Maestro', Mavis Staples, John Lee Hooker, Paul 'Wine' Jones, Buddy Guy, Big Mama Thorton, Bobby Rush, The Sumner Brothers, Little Axe, The Moondoggies, Sue Foley, Muddy Waters' 'Electric Mud' and much more.

Broadcast on 15-Nov-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. In honour of the FunDrive, lots of classic blues songs, including 'Shake Your Moneymaker', 'Greenbacks', 'Money Honey' and Pennies from Heaven. Lots of contemporary stuff and new releases too, don'tcha know.

Broadcast on 08-Nov-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features on Ike and Tina Turner, Taj Mahal, Susan Tedeschi, Buddy Guy and Steve Dawson.

Broadcast on 01-Nov-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. FATHERS AND SONS Part II - featuring more of the original recording with Muddy, Otis, Michael Bloomfield and Paul Butterfield, along with Robben Ford's tribute to Paul Butterfield, some solo Otis Spann, a bit of Junior Wells and more.

Broadcast on 18-Oct-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Today, ALL HARMONICAS all the time, in honour of the upcoming Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout show, featuring Mark, Rick Estrin, Lee Oscar, Magic Dick and Rusty Zinn that's coming to town soon.

Broadcast on 11-Oct-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:02:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features on the North Mississippi AllStars & JJ Grey and Mofro. Lots of Canuck Blues too, from Ellen McIlwaine, George Leach, Fred Eaglesmith and Jeff Healey.

Broadcast on 04-Oct-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. FATHERS AND SONS Part I - Inspired by the upcoming concert in Vancouver with Jim Byrnes, Amos Garrett, Steve Dawson and Doug Cox, a look back at the 1969 Chess LP that inspired it, with Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, Paul Butterf

Broadcast on 27-Sep-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Music from biggies like BB, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley and Albert King to lesser-knowns like Otis Taylor, Corey Harris, Asie Payton and Fiona Boyes. And the Moondoggies?

Broadcast on 20-Sep-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. New releases from Carlos Del Junco, Michael Jerome Brown, Rory Block and Joe Louis Walker. Slide to Freedom and Watermelon Slim from a NorthernBlues sampler. Fleetwood Mac Live in Boston in 1970. And much more!

Broadcast on 13-Sep-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:02:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featured today is the new acoustic-flovoured BB King release 'One Kind Favor'. Also: Big Dave McLean, Koerner Ray & Glover, Dr. John, Speckled Red and more.

Broadcast on 16-Aug-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:04:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Features: [1] A listen to some of the many and varied recordings produced by JERRY WEXLER, the man who coined the phrase 'rhythm and blues'. He passed away on August 15th at the age of 85. [2] Piano players of 1950s New Orleans.

Broadcast on 26-Jul-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:03:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Feature: Buddy Guy's new 'Skin Deep' CD. Lots of gals today ... Victoria Spivey, Ndidi Onukwulu and LIttle Miss Higgins. Guys too ... Jim Byrnes, Ry Cooder, Little Axe, Little Milton and Little Brother Montgomery!

Broadcast on 19-Jul-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. A show highlighting the many new releases that have come in the past few months. Also: a look at the career of Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

Broadcast on 12-Jul-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:03:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Today, the spotlight falls on Victoria Spivey, Watermelon Slim, Ndidi Onukwulu, Little Miss Higgins, Dr. John and Ry Cooder, amongst others.

Broadcast on 05-Jul-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. A look at classic country blues artists, inspired by John Hammond's recent concert here in Vancouver. His show included mentions of many of these folks that were such a big influence on him in his formative years.

Broadcast on 21-Jun-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:02:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. A look at who to go and see around town and out of town, both at the local venues, and at the Jazz Festival, Folk Festival, Islandfest, and more. Also: new releases on Delmark.

Broadcast on 07-Jun-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:04:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. An in-depth look at the work of one of the greats ... Chester Burnett, aka Howlin' Wolf, whose birthday was June 10th, 1910. And a bunch of other stuff too.

Broadcast on 24-May-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 May 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Feature: Toronto's Porkbelly Futures. Also, Bill Wyman's Rhythm KIngs, The Rising Sons, Bettye Lavette, Ray Bonneville, Koko Taylor, Bo Diddley, BB King, Taj Mahal, Suzie Vinnick, Ruthie Foster and more.

Broadcast on 17-May-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:02:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Feature on producer Jon Tivan (Don Covay, Wilson Picket, Little Milton), the music of Ray Charles, new releases from Ndidi Onukwulu and Porkbelly Futures, and Birthday Boys Big Joe Turner and Taj Mahal.

Broadcast on 10-May-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:02:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features: The new releases 'Howlin' Wolf Live in Germany - 1964', and bluesy Vancouver duo 'The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer'

Broadcast on 03-May-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. New Releases from Harry Manx, Jeff Healey, Billy Boy Arnold, Duke Robillard, JW-Jones, Kenny Wayne, Rita Chiarelli and many many more!

Broadcast on 26-Apr-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features on the late Jeff Healey's 'Mess of Blues', and other new releases from Eddie 'The Chief Clearwater, Roomful of Blues and Harrison Kennedy.

Broadcast on 19-Apr-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Today's episode features Junior Wells 'Hoodoo Man Blues' [which just won an honorary Grammy], Albert King, Rita Chiarelli and many more ... ending up with a whole bunch of Louis Jordan

Broadcast on 29-Mar-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. Today, the spotlight falls on the guitar. With Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker, Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Earl Hooker, Hubert Sumlin and many more.

Broadcast on 15-Mar-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Today's show features many new releases from Alligator, Rounder, Blind Pig, NorthernBlues and more. Also, an after-show bonus ... the entire Putumayo CD 'New Orleans Brass' is aired.

Broadcast on 08-Mar-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:04:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. In honour of International Women's Day, a whole show of Women in the Blues.

Broadcast on 01-Mar-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Features : An interview with Ray Bonneville about his new CD 'Goin' By Feel' and Junior Wells Live at Theresa's in Chicago 1975.

Broadcast on 23-Feb-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:02:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring: 'East Coast Music Awards' winners, BB King's new live CD, and in honour of Black History month, some selections from 'Sing For Freedom' on Folkways.

Broadcast on 09-Feb-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:03:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. With the music of Steve Dawson, Ruthie Foster, Steve Stills, Bettye Lavette, Ray Bonneville, George Thorogood and more.

Broadcast on 02-Feb-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. In honour of Mardi Gras, music from New Orleans and Louisiana.

Broadcast on 19-Jan-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:02:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. Features: The MapleBlues Awards, Janiva Magness and Paul Oscher

Broadcast on 12-Jan-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:04:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features include The Formerly Brothers Live in Japan, Bobby Rush, Harrison Kennedy and Mem Shannon.

Broadcast on 05-Jan-2008

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. Three albums are featured, by three artists all enjoying birthdays this month. Sam Chatmon's 'Blues When It Rains', Etta James' 'Rocks The House' and Snooks Eaglin's 'Live in Japan'.

Broadcast on 29-Dec-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:02:00 -0800

Host: Jim Burnett. The spotlight today falls on New Orleans Funk, circa 1960 to 1975. Yeah! Also, a listen to the bluesier offerings on the CD that comes with the latest issue of Oxford American Magazine.

Broadcast on 15-Dec-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. A feature on Ike Turner, who recently passed away. Also, new releases, and bluesy music for the season.

Broadcast on 08-Dec-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring the new Appleseed release 'Give US Your Poor' and seasonal music from BB KIng. Also heard are Bettye Lavette, Savoy Brown, Roxanne Potvin, John Lee Hooker, Ruthie Foster, Suzie Vinnick and Ken Whiteley.

Broadcast on 24-Nov-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. With the Siegel-Schwall Blues Band, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee, Eric Clapton & JJ Cale, Koko Taylor, Lucinda Williams, Bettye Lavette, John Mayall and more ...

Broadcast on 17-Nov-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:01:00 -0800

Host: Paul Norton. Features: Long John Baldry, Stax Records, Fats Domino Tribute CD, Mark Hummel's Harmonica Blowout, and many new releases.

Broadcast on 03-Nov-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. Featuring Michael Jerome Browne, Leadbelly, Sleepy John Estes, Charlie Rich, Dan Penn and more.

Broadcast on 27-Oct-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield: With Bettye LaVette, Koko Taylor, Harry Manx, Ruth Brown, David Wilcox, Mofro, Randy Bachman's New Guitar Summit and many more.

Broadcast on 20-Oct-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton. Features: Early Long John Baldry UK recordings, the late Gary Primich, West Coast Music Awards Blues nominees and new releases.

Broadcast on 13-Oct-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:04:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features today include the 'JImmy Reed Highway' CD by Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmy Vaughan, and 'Scene of the Crime' by Bettye LaVette.

Broadcast on 18-Aug-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield. Features: Dawn Tyler Watson, Bryan Lee, Omar & the Howlers and Irma Thomas.

Broadcast on 11-Aug-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield

Broadcast on 04-Aug-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Jim Burnett. A Soundtrack for Your Summer, featuring great blues and r&b hits from budget-price samplers like the 20th Century Masters series.

Broadcast on 28-Jul-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Andy Bonfield

Broadcast on 21-Jul-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:01:00 -0700

Host: Paul Norton - features on Amos Garrett, summer festivals, and songs about rain.

Broadcast on 30-Jun-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:01:00 -0700

White White Boy Lost In the Blues takes us on a tour of the bluesier aspects of the upcoming summer festivals. He looks at Vancouver Islandfest, The Maple Ridge Jazz and Blues Festival, The Islands Folk Festival, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, and The Vancouver and Mission Folk Music Festivals.

Broadcast on 23-Jun-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:01:00 -0700

The feature spotlight today falls on Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Johnny Winter live circa 1980 [approximately]. As well, once again we revel in the current plentiful batch of new releases ... Koko Taylor, Watermelon Slim, Duke Robillard, The Twisters, Robert Cray, Otis Taylor, Harry Manx, Sisters Euclid, Jeff Healey and the ever-present many more.

Broadcast on 16-Jun-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:01:00 -0700

Mucho nuevo discos compacticos today: We hear from Harry Manx and Kevin Breit, John Dee Holeman, Shakura S'Aida, Mavis Staples, Kat Danser, Paul Reddick, Little Miss Higgins, Chris Jagger and Duke Robillard. We also try and cover some of the festivals coming up in the next while: Vancouver International Jazz Fest, Vancouver Folk Music Fest, Burnaby Roots & Blues, Island Fest, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues and even Edmonton! The WayBac Machine brought us James Cotton [1966] and Jeff Beck [1968].

Broadcast on 09-Jun-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:01:00 -0700

FOUR count 'em four featured albums today, all relatively new releases. Robert Cray's 'Live from Across the Pond', Koko Taylor's 'Old School', Watermelon Slim's 'Wheel Man', and Doug Cox & Salil Bhatt's 'Slide to Freedom'. Also heard are Roxanne Potvin, Big Mama Thornton, Buckwheat Zydeco, Son House, Corey Harris, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Otis Taylor, The Blind Boys of Alabama and more.

Broadcast on 02-Jun-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Featured are the recently passed blues legends Carey Bell and Robert Lockwood Jr. In addition: JW-Jones, Jim Byrnes, Russ Marsland, Kenny Wayne, The Twisters, Hot Toddy, Geoff Muldaur, The Highwater Jug Band, Watermelon Slim, James Cotton, Otis Clay, Gary Comeau and Doc Fingers, ALL of whom are coming to the southern BC area to play in the near future.

Broadcast on 26-May-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 26 May 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Previews of blues artists appearing at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and Islandfest in Comox on Vancouver Island. Also: Dutch Mason, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Ndidi Onukwulu, Downchild, Charlie Musselwhite, Los Straitjackets, Fiona Boyes. Jimmy Bowskill, the Saturday Night Blues 20 Years compilation and many more.

Broadcast on 19-May-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 19 May 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Features: Duke Robillard's new Stony Plain CD 'World Full of Blues'. A look at the music of harmonica great Carey Bell, who passed away on May 6th. Some tunes from Freddie King, and a new tribute CD to him by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. As well as: Little Miss Higgins, Treasa Levasseur, Harry Manx & Kevin Breit, Shawn Kellerman, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Bowskill, Paul Reddick, Honeyboy Edwards and more.

Broadcast on 12-May-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 12 May 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Features today include the latest CD from Australian bluesman Harper, 'Day By Day' on Blind Pig Records, the soundtrack album 'Black Snake Moan' from New West Records, and more of Mavis Staples 'We'll Never Turn Back', with Ry Cooder producing. Some of the other artists heard include George 'Bongo Joe' Coleman, Janiva Magness, Carlos Del Junco, Koerner Ray & Glover, Jimmy Thackery, Ry Cooder, Muddy Waters, Irma Thomas and Buddy Guy, Live at Newport.

Broadcast on 05-May-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 05 May 2007 15:00:00 -0700

This week, many NEW RELEASES: Maria Muldaur, Fiona Boyes, Harry Manx & Kevin Breit, Los Straitjackets, Jimmy Bowskill and Too Slim & the Taildraggers. CONCERT CALENDAR: John Nemeth, Honeyboy Edwards and Steve Kozak. ALSO: Bobby Charles, Johnny Winter, Bob Dylan, Solomon Burke, Koko Taylor, Guitar Shorty and Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials.

Broadcast on 28-Apr-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Features today: Mavis Staples 'We'll Never Turn Back', with Ry Cooder producing and 'Time Bomb' on Ruf Records with Sue Foley, Roxanne Potvin & Deborah Coleman. Also heard: Fiona Boyes, Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater, Elvin Bishop, Big Mama Thornton, JB Hutto, Alice Stuart, Bettye Lavette, Rick Fines, Big Dave McLean, Bo Diddley and Mike Bloomfield.

Broadcast on 21-Apr-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:01:00 -0700

FEATURES: Australian Guitarist Fiona Boyes. An old out-of-print recording called 'Blues Behind the Wall'. And a segment from 'Saturday Night Blues - 20 Years', with Morgan Davis, Jack Semple, Roxanne Potvin and Rick Fines. NEW RELEASES: Fathead, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Shakura S'Aida, Downchild, Jimmy Bowskill and Steve Marriner.

Broadcast on 14-Apr-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:00:00 -0700

The main features today are 'Hungry Ghosts' by Cumberland's Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie, and 'Lucky 13' from Australian Guitar Goddess Fiona Boyes. Also, a bit more from Otis Taylor's new one. In addition to a running grab bag of fascinating songs from Chris Thomas King, Eric Clapton, Big Mama Thornton, Grandpa Boy, Rick Fines, Doc McLean, Paul Butterfield, Elmore James, Gatemouth Brown, Chuck Berry and the proverbial many more.

Broadcast on 07-Apr-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:00:00 -0700

'Mr. White Boy lost in the Blues' talks about his recent trip to MEMPHIS, with songs reflecting and representing this great musical mecca. You'll hear from The Beale Street Sheiks, Son House, Robert Johnson, Johnny Shines, The Mississippi Sheiks, Bessie Smith, Charley Patton, Tommy Johnson, Sam Chatmon, Memphis Minnie, Sonny Boy Williamson and many more.

Broadcast on 31-Mar-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0700

The major portion of today's show is devoted to the music of acclaimed singer-songwriter-harmonica player PAUL DELAY. Paul passed away in Portland from advanced leukemia on March 7th, 2007. He recorded a dozen albums in his four-decade career, won several music awards and was nominated for a W.C. Handy award. In addition, there is a concert calendar featuring tracks by Pinetop Perkins, Guitar Shorty, The Powder Blues Band, Jimmy Bowskill, The Vaqueros and Carlos Del Junco.

Broadcast on 24-Mar-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Features on today's show include Otis Taylor's new one 'Definition of the Circle', Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie's 'Hungry Ghosts' and Little Axe's 'Stone Cold Ohio'. We also hear more from from Ry Cooder's 'My Name is Buddy', not to mention John Hammond, Nicholas Tremulus, Bob Dylan and John Lee Hooker, George Leach, Otis Rush, Luther Allison, Paul Reddick and many more.

Broadcast on 17-Mar-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0700

Today's Big Feature is from a box set called 'Trains and Cars'. We hear a whole mess o' good old blues and R&B tunes from the late 40s and early 50s about trains. As well, some more golden oldies from the new 'Rough Guide to the Blues', with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and Pete Turner. We spotlight some of the bluesier artists coming to this summer's Vancouver IslandFest in Comox - Los Lobos, Mike Dowling and Watermelon Slim. New releases on Blind Pig - John Nemeth and Tommy Castro. In the Canadian Corner are Kat Danser, S'Aida Shakura, The Twisters and Carlos Del Junco.

Broadcast on 10-Mar-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0800

Today's feature is on Ry Cooder. Starting out with music from The Rising Sons, his first band with Taj Mahal, we also hear from his new CD 'My Name is Buddy' [which has an interesting Vancouver connection] and a bit from 'Chavez Ravine'. As well, the usual mix of great tunes from Watermelon Slim, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Hammond, Bettye LaVette, PJ Harvey, Jim Byrnes, Big Dave McLean, Junior Wells Live and many more.

Broadcast on 03-Mar-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:00:00 -0800

Todays show featured lots of folks coming to town this month ... Maria Muldaur, Tommy Castro, The Blue Voodoo and The Reggae Cowboys. Junior Parker's birthday is celebrated, and we hear from John Lee Hooker and Dutch Mason. A few of the bluesier cuts from Jerry Lee Lewis' recent 'Last Man Standing' are featured, and prompt the listen to a whole mess o' masters of the 88s, from the well-known [like Fats Domino and Professor Longhair] to the obscure [such as Mike Kindred and Carl 'Sonny Leyland'].

Broadcast on 24-Feb-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:59:00 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. Featuring more new releases ... 'Push Comes to Shove' by John Hammond and 'Wish I Had You' by The Rounders. As well, some more tracks from Kenny Wayne Sheppard's new all-star offering '10 Days Out'.

Broadcast on 17-Feb-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:59:00 -0800

Today's guest host has his own show on CKSF called 'Another Shade of the Blues'. It airs Mondays at 9:00 pm. Here's all the coordinates ... 90.1 fm ... 93.9 cable ... www.cjsf.ca ... www.anothershadeofblues.com

Broadcast on 10-Feb-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:59:00 -0800

The feature album today is Kenny Wayne Sheppard's '10 Days Out', featuring a stellar lineup with the likes of Hubert Sumlin, Wild Child Butler, Henry Gray and BB King. Other artists heard today include Downchild, Bobby Rush, Otis Rush, Junior Parker, The Blues Brothers, Harry Manx, Etta James, Carey Bell, Napoleon Strickland, Jesse Mae Hemphill and Dr. Isaiah Ross, The Harmonica Boss.

Broadcast on 27-Jan-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:59:00 -0800

Feature CD #1:Thetus Island's Dave Essig with 'A Stone In My Pocket'. Feature CD #2: A group from the Netherlands called 'No Blues' with their CD 'Ya Dunya'. These musicians combine folk-blues and Arabic music into something that they call Arabicana. Also music from John Lee Hooker, the North Mississippi Allstars, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick, Colin James' Little Big Band III, Otis Rush, Junior Wells and many more.

Broadcast on 20-Jan-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:00:00 -0800

An ALL-CANADIAN show today! We highlight many of the winners of the MapleBlues awards held in Toronto on January 14th. You'll hear from Suzie Vinnick [Vocalist, Bass Player], Suzie Vinnick and Rick Fines [Songwriters], Downchild [Entertainers], Colin James [Electric Act], Ndidi Onukwulu [New Artist], Jim Byrnes [Male Vocalist], Sue Foley [Guitarist], Kenny Wayne [Pianist] and the Recording of the Year - House of Refuge by Jim Byrnes. Also, we continue our look at the recently passed Dutch Mason with a listen to some of his early recordings from the 1960s and 70s.

Broadcast on 13-Jan-2007

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:58:00 -0800

A mixed bag today, and one that that truly stretches the boundaries of the blues ... some of the folks heard include Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Lee Rocker, The Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Big Mama Thornton, PJ Harvey, John Fahey, RL Burnside, Sue Foley, Solomon Burke, Houndog Taylor, Wynonie Harris, Little Axe, Nina Simone, Paul Reddick, Otis Redding and Sonny Boy Williamson.

Broadcast on 30-Dec-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 14:58:00 -0800

Most of the show this week is devoted to the colourful and legendary East Coast Canadian bluesman Norman 'Dutch' Mason, who passed away on December 23rd. As well as lots of music from Dutch, we hear an interview recorded at Islandfest in Comox in 2000. Also a tribute CD from AJ and the Redhots, and music from his son Garrett Mason.

Broadcast on 23-Dec-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:00:00 -0800

Today's feature is a new double CD of music from Holger Peterson's 'Saturday Night Blues' show [on CBC Radio One] featuring the likes of Jim Byrnes, Jackie Richardson, Big Dave McLean, David Wilcox and Roxanne Potvin. As well, blues-related Christmas music from Leon Redbone, Angela Strehli and Maria Muldaur, Etta James, Louis Prima, Spike Jones and many more.

Broadcast on 16-Dec-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:00:00 -0800

This week we present two solid hours of non-traditional, non-religious Christmas music for you. There's lots of familiar names like James Brown, Pearl Bailey, Rufus Thomas, Lightnin' Hopkins, Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, The Drifters, The Squirrel Nut Zippers and Los Straitjackets. But, we bring you the more obscure as well ... such as Ernestine Fuller, The Bobs, The Tractors, 5 Chinese Brothers, We Three Bings, Babs Gonzales, Bob Rivers and The Blue Moon Boys. Listen, enjoy, and have a happy holiday!

Broadcast on 09-Dec-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 14:58:00 -0800

Please note that this show gets off to a bit of a late start and there is some world music played at the beginning. It isn't long before we get in to our usual varied selection of blues music and related genres. This week's mixed bag includes the likes of Janiva Magness, George Leach, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, Deford Bailey, Albert Collins, Johnny Winter, Junior Wells, Jerry Lee Lewis and Harry Manx.

Broadcast on 02-Dec-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:58:00 -0800

This time around �Mr. White Boy Lost in the Blues� takes a look at the mandolin in the blues. With Yank Rachel, Carl Martin, Willie Hatcher, Johnny Young, Ry Cooder, Big Jack Johnson, Howard Johnson, Robert �Junior� Lockwood and more.

Broadcast on 18-Nov-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:58:00 -0800

In honour of our Fundraising Drive, a whole show of Blues Money Songs! Just some of them are: Blues Money - Michael Pickett [1998]; Give Me A Dollar - Johnny Sansone [1997]; Just a Little Bit - Rosco Gordon [2000]; Beg Borrow or Steal - The Twisters [2002]; The Hustle Is On - T-Bone Walker [1950]; Wealthy Man - Paul DeLay [2001]; Two Car Family - Tim Williams [1995]; Pennies From Heaven - Louis Prima [1957]; Greenbacks - Ray Charles [1957]; Shake Your Moneymaker - Elmore James [1961]; No Money Down - Chuck Berry [1955]; Money (That�s What I Want) - Barrett Strong [1959]; Sue Foley - One Hundred Dollar Bill [1995] and Smilin� Jack Smith - Follow The Money [2006]

Broadcast on 11-Nov-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:03:09 -0800

Host: Andy Bonfield. JJ Cale & Eric Clapton's 'Road to Escondito' is featured along with usual eclectic collection of blues.

Broadcast on 04-Nov-2006

codeblue@buddy-system.org (CiTR 101.9 Vancouver) — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:00:00 -0800

The Mississippi Saxophone: An in-depth look at the use of the harmonica in the blues. Featuring the old masters like Junior Wells, Walter Horton, James Cotton and Slim Harpo, as well as the newer guys like Lee Oskar, James Harman, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Musselwhite and Mark Hummel. Also, Canadians like Donny Walsh, David Hoerl, Sherman Doucette and Richard 'King Biscuit Boy' Newell.