SHOW ARCHIVES
JANUARY 2024
SHOW #681 - 01/08/2024
CHRIS O’LEARY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Chris has released, The Hard Line, and he returned to The Couch to speak about the last 5 years, the new album, his life during the pandemic and being signed to Alligator right before it happened. Always a fun time with Chris.
STEFAN HILLESHEIM
From Germany to LA to Chicago, Stefan has followed his musical dreams and has released When I’m Gone. A real honest guy with a talent that should be heard.
SHOW #682 - 01/15/2024
COREY LUECK/SMOKEWAGON BLUES BAND – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Corey came by to talk about their world, the two new singles they have released, and he also shares a song he wrote with for his daughter years ago and decided to record now! Lots of laughs and great tunes.
WOMEN IN BLUES SHOWCASE
Once again, Michele and the entire Women In Blues team have put together an incredible showcase of female Blues artists. I had the opportunity to speak with Michelle, Gina Coleman, MC for this year and Kiersi Joli, a newcomer to the scene, but one with incredible chops.
ZENO JONES
Zeno is a one-man band focusing on the Delta and Mississippi Hill Country. What a great conversation with Zeno. We spoke about his journey and the music he loves and his time in Memphis, while listening to Disillusion Blues.
BOB CORRITORE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Another From the Vault, Phoenix Blues Rumble, has been released and Bob and I talked about that, King Biscuit, the coming year and more.
SHOW #683 - 01/22/2024
WORLD PRMIERE LISTENING ROOM
MIKE ZITO - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Mike honored us with the World Premiere of Life Is Hard. He and I talked about the last year, talking about the album with Laura, writing the album and finally recording. What a honor. THE INTERVIEW WILL BE POSTED ABOUT FEB. 1st
LONE STAR MOJO - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
We met the band last year when they released their debut, and now they have released their second album, Shot Of The Blues, and we spoke about the last year and their plans.
BRAD WILSON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Brad returned with songs from his about to be released new album, Buckle Up!, Another successful release from this talented musician.
SHOW #684 - 01/29/2024
COUCH KID NEWS
BLIND PIG
The label is making a comeback, and we spoke with Couch Kid Jeff Schroedl (Altered Five Blues Band) all about the new label and where it is going. Looking forward to the return of Blind Pig.
EMANUEL CASABLANCA
Emanuel is about to release his sophomore album, Strung Out On Thrills and he and I talked about his musical journey, the other artistic pursuits he is following and we listened to the tunes.
SEAN RILEY
Another early listen, as Sean’s album does not release until early March. Sean and I spoke about his new album, Stone Cold Hands, and how he got to where he is today.
PATTI PARKS - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Patti has a new album, Come Sing With Me, which was produced by Couch Kid Johnny Rawls, and she returned and we got to catch up on her last two years, meeting Johnny and putting this album together.
GEMINIIDRAGON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
This dynamic vocalist returned to talk about her new album 3, the signing to the new label and her touring.