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Listen: Episode 1622

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New music from Nick Schnebelen, Tinsley Ellis, and Alexis P. Suter, some previously unreleased Duke Robillard, and a tribute to the Paris terror attacks by Lisa Mann: these are just some of the highlights from the latest edition of FTB Radio.

Courtesy LisaMannMusic.com

Courtesy LisaMannMusic.com

The featured selection from inside “Johnny’s Mailbox” is “I Love You All the Time” by Lisa Mann. The song appears on her brand new album, Hard Times, Bad Decisions. There are numerous, terrific songs that could have been played off this disc; but this track is special for its benefit to the non-profit agency – Sweet Stuff Foundation. “I Love You All the Time” is a song by Eagles of Death Metal, who encouraged artists of all genres to cover the song as a tribute to the victims of the 2015 Paris terror attacks.

It is only one of four songs on this new CD that were not written by Lisa Mann. The album features additional highlights, including the title track, and a special appearance by Kirk Fletcher. You can find out complete details on Hard Times, Bad Decisions, Lisa’s tour schedule, and more online at her official website LisaMannMusic.com

To find out all about “I Love You All the Time,” the Play It Forward initiative, and Eagles of Death Metal’s efforts to help heal the mental and emotional wounds of terror victims, visit PlayItForwardEODM.com and visit TheSweetStuffFoundation.org to learn about the organization that the song benefits.

1. Guy Forsyth – Poverty Line – The Pleaser
2. Duke Robillard – Rehab – Stony Plain 40 Years
3. Nick Waterhouse – Time’s All Gone, Pt. 2 – Time’s All Gone
4. Gus Spenos – Walkin’ With Mr Lee – If You Were Gold Baby
5. Bobby Rush – Ride In My Automobile – Chickenheads: A 50 Year History Of Bobby Rush
6. Nick Schnebelen Band – Break Of Day – Live At Knuckleheads, Volume 1
7. The Alexis P. Suter Band – Let It Be – All For Loving You
8. Andy Santana & The West Coast Playboys – What’s Wrong? – Watch Your Step
9. Tinsley Ellis – Givin’ You Up – Red Clay Soul
10. Jay Willie Blues Band – Succotash – Johnny’s Juke Joint
11. Mark Nomad – It’s Time – #9
12. Lisa Mann – I Love You All The Time – Hard Times, Bad Decisions

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Listen: Episode 1609

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This week’s program features some great new Blues releases, including a pair of albums featured in past broadcasts that are finally available for fans to purchase. The Jordan Patterson Band first had their album featured in 2014. It was just released, last week!

liveforhopeAnother update came in the form of Peter Karp and Sue Foley’s Live For Hope set, featuring one live album from each of the pair, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The Arson’s Match and Change are available now.

Click Here to Purchase and support OCRF

Courtesy Alligator

Courtesy Alligator

The featured selection from inside “Johnny’s Mailbox” is “Bad Contract” by Toronzo Cannon. The song appears on Toronzo’s new album, The Chicago Way. This record is his label debut with Alligator Records, and it is a tremendous piece of contemporary Chicago Blues.

The album is available now from all retailers where fine Blues music is sold, along with all major digital retailers. Click Here to visit ToronzoCannon.com

1. Steve Gilbert – Lovin’ Cup – Hempstead Highway
2. Peter Karp – Y’all Be Lookin’ – The Arson’s Match Live For Hope
3. Sue Foley – Bad Luck Woman – Change Live For Hope
4. Hector Qirko – Living in the County – Field Notes
5. Michael Jerome Browne – My Road Is Rough and Rocky – Sliding Delta
6. Jordan Patterson Band – Do You Believe – The Back On Track Recording Project
7. The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer – Black and Blue – A Real Fine Mess
8. Tony Torres – El Gato – A Real Gone Time
9. Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater – Too Old To Get Married – Soul Funky
10. George Stephen Kelly – Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You –
The Power, The Glory & the Monkey Time
11. Al Basile – Answer Me – B’s Expression
12. Toots Lorraine – Let Your Tears Fall Baby – Make It Easy
13. Toronzo Cannon – Bad Contract – The Chicago Way

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This week’s program is different than any other in the nearly eight year history of Full-Time Blues Radio. It is a respectful look at mental illness through recent Blues songs and educational information. John Luttrell, executive producer of our show, comes to listeners in the beginning of the program to explain that this episode was created after a conversation with a loved one who is battling clinical depression. Below, you will find links and contact information to organizations that offer help to those battling mental illness, and those who want to help others.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – 800.950.6264
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800.273.8255
Mental Health America – 800.969.6642
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – 877.726.4727
HelpGuide.org Depression Fact Sheet
Sean Costello Memorial Fund For Bi-Polar Research

In this episode, Johnny Full-Time talked about a song by pop music group Gnarls Barkley, “Just A Thought,” that deals with suicidal thoughts. If you scroll below this week’s playlist, you can watch a music video featuring this incredible song.

1. Bob Malone – I’m Not Fine – Mojo Deluxe
2. The Delta Saints – Crazy – Drink It Slow EP
3. The Reverend Shawn Amos – Days Of Depression –
The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You
4. Pat Travers – White Room – Covering Clapton: From Cream and Beyond
5. Lara Price – Crazy Lucy – I Mean Business
6. Walter Trout – Almost Gone – Battle Scars
7. Cheryl Lescom & the Tuscon Choir Boys – Nice Mix of Crazy – 1953
8. Too Slim & the Taildraggers – Good To See You Smile Again – Anthology
9. Ray Goren – Can’t Live Like This – Save My Soul EP
10. JJ Thames – Can You Let Somebody Else Be Strong – Tell You What I Know
11. Beth Hart – Tell ‘Em To Hold On – Better Than Home

WARNING: Content may not be suitable for all audiences. Thanks to YouTube user Silas Addington.

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The first few weeks of each new year provide an opportunity to catch up after the holidays with new release albums that came out at the end of the previous year. That’s what you’ll hear, this week, on Full-Time Blues Radio. There are seven albums featured in this playlist that have never had music on the show before!

Courtesy JP Cadillac Records

Courtesy JP Cadillac Records

The featured selection from inside “Johnny’s Mailbox” is “Brand New Fool” by the Knickerbocker All-Stars, featuring Sugar Ray Norcia on vocals. It comes off the new CD Go Back Home To The Blues, which is available now. The Knickerbocker All-Stars are a somewhat rotating group of the American northeast’s best Blues musicians who have been a part of many great bands over the years, including Roomful of Blues, the Duke Robillard Band, Sugar Ray and the Blue Tones and others. Men who play on this disc include Sax Gordon, Mark Teixiera, Monster Mike Welch and Al Basile!

All proceeds from the sale of this CD and digital album will benefit the non-profit Knickerbocker Music Center, which is “a non-profit formed to preserve, cultivate, and grow the “Knick’s” unique brand of blues, as well as expand access to music of all kinds by transforming the Knick into both an exciting performance venue and an exceptional center for music education.” Complete details are available on their official website at JPCadillacRecords.com

1. Mike Zito & The Wheel – Chin Up – Keep Coming Back
2. Tim Williams – Lightnin’ – So Low
3. Voo Davis – Low Hangin’ Fruit – Midnight Mist
4. Walkin’ Cane Mark – Arizona Woman – Tryin’ To Make You Understand: Remastered
5. Omar Coleman – Sit Down Baby – Born And Raised
6. Mississippi Bigfoot – Mighty River – Population Unknown
7. Luther Dickinson – Vandalize – Rock N’ Roll Blues
8. Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea – Jigsaw Heart – On The Rocks
9. Paul Thorn – Doctor My Eyes – Looking Into You: A Tribute To Jackson Browne
10. Hurricane Ruth LaMaster – Built For Comfort – Winds Of Change EP
11. Jackie Payne – Somewhere Down the Line – I Saw The Blues
12. Sean Costello – Feel Like I Ain’t Got A Home – In The Magic Shop
13. Knickerbocker All-Stars – Brand New Fool – Go Back Home To The Blues

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Listen: Episode 1538

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As the fall season begins, some terrific new release music becomes available for fans to consume, and those fall releases are streaming in to our offices; and that means they will hit the airwaves on this and future episodes of Full-Time Blues Radio. This week features new discs from Webb Wilder, Andre Bisson, and many others.

You’ll hear the title track from Peter Karp’s new live disc, The Arson’s Match, which was recorded live in New York City with guest Mick Taylor. Peter Karp and Sue Foley have been creating some incredible albums together in recent years. In 2015, they team to release individual live CDs, together, to benefit the fight to end ovarian cancer. Live For Hope is a double live set featuring Karp’s aforementioned The Arson’s Match, along with Sue Foley’s live disc, Change. Proceeds from the sale of Live For Change benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The best way to stay up-to-date on where and when you can purchase it is by visiting www.KarpFoley.com and by staying tuned to http://www.FullTimeBlues.com for updates.

Courtesy EllerSoul

Courtesy EllerSoul

The featured selection from inside “Johnny’s Mailbox” is “Living Alone” by Andy Poxon. The song comes off his new CD Must Be Crazy. This marks Andy’s third release on EllerSoul Records, and the young man has barely been on the earth for two decades! All of the songs on this disc were either written or co-written by the northeastern prodigy. Must Be Crazy is produced by Kevin McKendree. The album is available now, and you can find additional information, tour dates, and much more on his official website, AndyPoxon.com

1. Webb Wilder – Lonely Blue Boy – Mississippi Moderne
2. Andre Bisson – Ordinary Day – Left With The Blues
3. DA Foster – This Time I’m Gone For Good – The Real Thing
4. Al Basile – I Didnt Come Here to Lie – B’s Expression
5. James Cotton – Cross My Heart (Live) – The Best Of James Cotton: The Alligator Years
6. Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner – Sabrena – The Caster Blaster
7. Peter Karp – The Arson’s Match – The Arson’s Match
8. Ghost Town Blues Band – Hate to See Her Go – Hard Road To Hoe
9. D’Mar & Gill – Three Way Inn – Take It Like That
10. Richard “Rip Lee” Pryor – Wake Up Baby – Nobody But Me
11. Doug Adamz – Mr. Huffin Puffer – National Steel
12. Andy Poxon – Living Alone – Must Be Crazy

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