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BB King's Bluesville
What You'll Hear
From Beale Street, Chicago, the Delta and wherever someone grabbed a guitar and poured their soul into a song—blues from the 78 RPM days to today, by masters like John Lee Hooker and B.B. King and the keepers of the flame like Keb’ Mo’.
DJ schedules are subject to change. Times are in Eastern Standard Time (ET) except where noted.
What we play: Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, Buddy Guy, Freddie King and many more.
What's Hot
You and Me with B.B. King: The Thrill Is Gone
Fri. Aug. 20 at 6 pm ET
This week on “You and Me with B.B. King” B.B. keeps things fresh and features his favourite instrumental tracks by musicians such as, Pee Wee Crayton, Johnny Otis and Lucky Millender. After the opening playlist, B.B. and Bill shift their focus back to some important, historical moments from B.B.’s extensive career. They discuss B.B.’s experiences working in Philadelphia with Gamble and Huff and how important it was for B.B. and his manager to constantly try new ventures. B.B. and Bill tackle the subject of growing old and health management before addressing a long-awaited topic: “The Thrill Is Gone”. B.B. divulges the details of the recording process behind his smash hit and the origins behind the song that made him a star across various audiences around the world.
Rebroadcast:
Sat. Aug. 21 at 2 pm ET; Mon. Aug. 23 at 12 am ET; Wed. Aug. 25 at 12 pm ET
You and Me with B.B. King
Fridays 6 pm ET
You and Me with B.B. King is a weekly walk through history featuring the stories and songs that continue to inspire B.B. King today. He’ll tell you what he thinks about today’s new musicians and even answer your questions. As the Mayor of Bluesville, B.B. King will be holding court with you, special guests and of course, Lucille.
Rebroadcasts:
Saturdays 2 pm ET; Mondays 12 am ET; Wednesdays 12 pm ET
Rack Of Blues
Mondays 12 pm ET; Wednesdays 12 am ET; Saturdays 10 am ET
We count down the weekly "Picks To Click" - the newest Blues platters from number 15 to number 1, in order and uninterrupted.
Front Porch
Tuesdays 2 pm ET; Thursdays 12 am ET; Sundays 8 am ET
If acoustic blues is your cup of tea then The Front Porch is for you! B.B. King's Bluesville plays an hour of all non-electric blues including the forefathers, foremothers, and more contemporary players.
Stone Blue
Tuesdays 12 am ET; Thursdays 1 pm ET; Saturdays 10 pm ET
Not for the faint-hearted, these tunes are loud, rocking, and in your face. Dave Hole, Gary Moore, Tab Benoit, Tinsley Ellis, and Walter Trout are all regulars on Stone Blue.
The Rockers Doin’ The Blues
Weekdays 11 pm ET
Pat St. John is passionate about this nightly set of The Rockers Doin’ The Blues. From the early days when The Animals covered John Lee Hooker, right up to ZZ Top jammin' the blues today, this is an A to Z library of artists known for rock 'n' roll, who pay their respects to "where it all came from," the blues. Each weeknight, Pat plays three in a row from the likes of The Allman Brothers Band, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones, to Robert Plant, Joe Cocker, and Aerosmith, as they pour their hearts into the music which influenced them immensely - and as you will hear - they truly love. Don't let the rock stars fool you - this is some SIRIUS Blues!
Juke Joint
Fridays 3 pm ET
You say it and we play it for four solid hours on the first nationwide all-request blues show. 1-866-267-0454.