TMD Roadhouse
© Jane Niziol
John Mathews had the pleasure of introducing several artists at Hot August Blues, including J.J. Grey (above).
WTMD broadcast live from the festival at Oregon Ridge, and Melissa Goode interviewed performers throughout the day, including: John Hiatt, Marcia Ball and J. J. Grey.
Just up from the crossroads, host John Mathews serves up a belly full of blues from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday.
Every week the menu runs the gamut from smokey blues to deep-fried rock and 2 x 4 twang, featuring a variety of artists such as Marcia Ball, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, The Nighthawks, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Pinetop Perkins.
Special program features include:
- Double Down Two songs from a blues artist in the news or traveling through town.
- Fresh from the Smokehouse Two tracks from a current release.
- At the Crossroads A classic Delta or roots-blues tune followed by a contemporary artist performing in the genre.
Top Blues Albums of 2008
1."One Kind Favor," by B.B. King
Riley B. King’s 24th studio album is one of his best. B.B. King performs at the Lyric Opera House on Sunday, March 29, 2009.
2. "Pay Me No Mind,"
by The Homemade Jamz Blues Band
Two teens, a pre-teen and their dad make conjure up the blues in Tupelo, Mississippi.
3. "Feels So Good Live," by Albert Cummings
A blistering guitarist from western Massachusetts. Great hooks, vocals and solos.
4. "What Love Can Do," by Janiva Magness
A blues vocalist who’s been on the scene for years. She hits her stride with her debut on Alligator.
5. "Pinetop Perkins And Friends,"
by
Pinetop Perkins
Willie Joe Perkins celebrates 95 years with the likes of B.B. King and Eric Clapton.
