January 2023 | musiconthecouch

SHOW ARCHIVES

JANUARY 2023

SHOW #640 - 01/09/2023

TAS CRU - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

WORLD PREMIER LISTENING PARTY

Tas’ album, Riffin’ The Blue will release on February 3rd. I sat with Tas for two segments in what we now call a “Listening Party” and we previewed The ENTIRE album!

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BYWATER CALL

Out of Canada, the band has released their album Remain and we will spoke with vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitarist Dave Barnes about their individual journeys, how they met, the music they create and more

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RJ HOWSON

RJ released Set It Free in 2019. We spoke with RJ about his remarkable journey, the album and what is on the horizon for him.

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SHOW #641 - 01/16/2023

This was a great show…putting it all together…having Joe Whitmer in the car and popping in on occasion.

We opened with Joe and he talked about the IBC and the recent difficulties with the pandemic and his excitement for the event blasted through.

Then Kevin Burt joined me and was so engaging in his description of his journey to his first IBC in 1995 through his recent triple win in 2018. Giving advice is his forte. Joe popped in and Kyle Deibler called in to talk. Pay attention.

Then Mick Kolassa, Ricky Stevens and Barbara Blue gave their thoughts and advice from their role as judges. Talking about the does and don’ts for the Challengers and the fans alike.

We then spoke with CROS, who placed second in the band category last year, his third time at the IBC and his second on the final stage, so you know he had some great advice.

The Venue Coordinators then joined us. Richard Schaefer, David Hughes, and Tony Frederickson. They all gave great advice, again for both the Challengers and the fans. They gave an insight into their roles and the best way for the challengers to succeed. Joe joined us again to impart some additional wisdom.

Finally Michele Seidman joined me to talk about the National Women In Blues Showcase that happens at Alfred’s on Thursday. We spoke about the acts to be featured, how this event has grown from a few acts in a small venue to having to have a lottery to determine who makes the stage.

Overall…you will hear several of the same things being stated across the evening. Guess that means they are important.

HAVE A GREAT TIME IN MEMPHIS!

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SHOW #642 - 01/23/2023

LAURA TATE - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Laura returned and we had a great discussion about her world, and the music she has created on Smokey Tango.

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ALASTAIR GREENE - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Alastair has released Alive In The New World, recorded over a 6-night takeover of the winery in Chicago. We talked about this album and the changes in his music as it has grown.

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DAVE KEYES - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Dave returned with his new album, Rhythm, Blues & Boogie. Dave and I spoke about his last few years, how he is enjoying the creation of the new music, working on a new musical and more.

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MALAYA BLUE - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

How can you not love someone who can wake at 3am and be so much fun to speak with! Then add in that Malaya’s new album Blue Credentials is another winner!

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