This Week In The Blues: April 14 - April 20, 2024

Blues History: This Week In The Blues

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 14 - April 20, 2024.
Some of the highlights include soul blues singer to Mighty Sam McClain, the "Empress of the Blues", Bessie Smith, Chicago blues guitarist Byther Smith, and delta blues harmonica player Frank Frost.
We just covered some of the highlights here. If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:
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Here are links to a few of the artists or songs we've referenced in this week's episode:
Mighty Sam McClain - "I'm Tired of These Blues" - https://youtu.be/MTdozEmP8LY?si=KpkrVxWxBEWz22sV
Bessie Smith - "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" - https://youtu.be/kxTyV_cBz7o?si=SsEA0tuHUp43kqRZ
Byther Smith - "Hold that Train" - https://youtu.be/k3EPnlGiCuU?si=DO-2CDKFDUnynrkl
Frank Frost - "Everything's Alright" - https://youtu.be/6BqhWdf9EuQ?si=bxxS6aGA7wQIM0QJ
We’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!
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If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:
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