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British Blind Sport announce national swimming gala

Tudor Grange date for visually impaired swimmers.




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Solihull hosts British Blind Sport National Youth Swimming Gala

Young swimmers compete and learn at Tudor Grange.



  • Community
  • Swimming
  • British Blind Sport National Youth Swimming Gala
  • Tudor Grange Leisure Centre

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Royal visitor for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Duchess of Cornwall unveils stunning new Roald Dahl installation.






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Birmingham Opera Company hitting the highs

Mittwoch Aus Licht by Stockhausen, a commission for the London 2012 Festival, produced by Birmingham Opera Company last August in a disused Digbeth factory has been shortlisted for the two top awards in the world of opera.





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West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run.




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Police patrols increased as security state rises

Greater visible presence of officers on the streets to reassure the public.




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UK Central well on its way to 100,000 jobs boost

Momentum building around one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes in Solihull.




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World record breaker completes marathon row in support of local-based charity

A Solihull woman celebrated her 50th birthday with a world record breaking marathon row in aid of national organisation The Brain Tumour Charity.




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Greater Birmingham delegation reflects on positive MIPIM

Region’s showcase of ambitions sees 50% increase in media profile.




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Boost for Good Hope patients with recovery at home service launch

Good Hope Hospital - in partnership with Healthcare at Home Ltd - is launching its first recovery at home (R@H) service this week




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Good Hope leading the way internationally with bladder cancer laser treatment

A Good Hope consultant has won international recognition for leading a new treatment study




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Taylor is a welcome addition to Walmley Cricket Club

England wicket keeper Sarah Taylor is arguably one of the best female cricketers in the history of the ladies game and she could make history this summer by becoming the first woman to play men's second XI county cricket.




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Sainsbury’s donate thousands to local donkey charity

Last week staff at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham received a cheque of £4,900 from Sainsbury's Castle Vale store.




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Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts

Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.




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Donkey Summer Fair and dog show for Birmingham charity

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 13th July






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The digital mirror

Richard Lutz rifles through his electronic life to find out who he is.





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Birmingham vies with Rio as world carnival champs

Media and creative professionals from across the West Midlands helped put Birmingham on the map as the new Carnival Capital last week, at a special event organised by the Birmingham Publicity Association (BPA).




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Midlands Media Awards: Panel chaired by Sky News Managing Editor

Peter Lowe, Managing Editor of Sky News, is to be chairman of the judging panel for this year’s Midlands Media Awards, shortlisted nominations for which will be announced on Monday, May 13.




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‘Birmingham Look Book’ to inspire journalists to visit region

The Birmingham Look Book – a go-to resource for journalists designed to raise the profile of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull with national and international media





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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 17 June 2019

Gaz & Liam are still recovering from the Blues Kitchen’s 10th Birthday celebrations…

In this week’s episode, there is an exclusive live recording from The James Hunter Six performance at The Blues Kitchen last month, alongside classics from Howlin' Wolf, Ray Jay, The Arcs, Bob Dylan, Albert Washington, Buffalo Springfield & Aretha Franklin.

To see the James Hunter Six performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 24 June 2019

With Gaz away this week, Liam hosts this week’s episode on his lonesome...

 

There’s an exclusive acoustic performance from Tyler Ramsey, who’s new LP ‘For The Morning’ is one of the albums of the year so far.

 

We also have a live performance from Daptone Afro-beat legends, Antibalas - recorded exclusively at The Jazz Café earlier this year.

 

You can also expect some classic blues, rock & soul from The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Leon Russell, Lonnie Mack, The Rustix, Canned Heat & The Sheepdogs.

 

To see the Tyler Ramsey & Antibalas performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Eli Paperboy Reed

With Gareth in pieces after Glastonbury this weekend, Liam helps nurse him back to reality.

There’s an exclusive Blues Kitchen session from Eli Paperboy Reed, paying tribute to the late, great Dr John with a performance of ‘A Losing Battle’ (written by the Dr but recorded by Johnny Adams).

There’s also new music from Justin Townes Earle & Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) alongside classics from Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Don Williams, Doris & Kelly, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells & The Rolling Stones.

To see the Eli Paperboy Reed performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

Website: https://theblueskitchen.com/shoreditch/tv-radio/

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Dale Watson

On this week’s episode, there’s a live session from the king of Ameripolitan – Dale Watson, a live recording of his classic ‘I Lie When I Drink’. 

Expect new music from Sturgill Simpson, who has written the title track for the new Jim Jarmusch film – ‘The Dead Don’t Die’, a collaboration between Mavis Staples and the North Mississippi Allstars and a new track with an all-star line up from Pete Molinari.

There’s also some classics from Canned Heat, Little Mary Jane, Morris Pejoe, Clarence Gatemouth Brown and Nina Simone.

To see the Dale Watson performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 15 July 2019

After a week of gigs in London including none other than Neil Young, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Amadou & Miriam & Bob Dylan, Gaz & Liam debrief alongside some classic cuts from Bobby Bland, The Markeys, Bill Wilson, Memphis Minnie & The Vampires.

There’s also an exclusive acoustic session from Frankie Lee, who’s new LP, Stillwater is available now via Loose Records. 

To see the Frankie Lee interview & performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Justin Townes Earle

Gaz & Liam have exclusive session with Justin Townes Earle this week, who sat in with The Blues Kitchen and played an acoustic rendition of ‘Flint City Shake It’ from his new LP – ‘The Saint Of Lost Causes’.

There’s also blues from Otis Spann & Junior Wells, new music from Leon Bridges & Lukas Nelson & cult classics from The Litter and, err,.. Cher?

 Here’s the link to watch David Crosby live on Jimmy Fallon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYbaUdtMlYQ

To see the Justin Townes Earle performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with The Dead South

In this week’s episode there’s new music from The Black Keys & Paul Cauthen, some classic blues & soul from Freddie King, Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield & some more recent (ish) cuts from Little Barrie and JD McPherson. 

The guys also host a session with Canadian Folk & Bluegrass superstars - The Dead South, performing a track from their new record entitled ‘Black Lung’.

To see The Dead South performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 05 Aug 2019

Tune in this week for some classic Blues, Soul & RnB from Junior Wells, Freddie King, Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm, Barbara Perry & Little Beaver & The Rocketeers.

 

There’s also brand new music from Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Americans & Rayland Baxter.

 

** Please Note ** - The Blues Kitchen Podcast is taking a two week summer break. Liam & Gaz will be back with the next episode on Monday 26th August.

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with The Blind Boys Of Alabama

Liam & Gaz return from their summer break with a box full of new records including tracks from Paul & The Tall Trees, Michael Kiwanuka & Jimmy Duck Holmes alongside classic cuts from T Bone Walker, Percy Mayfield, Rodney Crowell & The Black Keys.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with The Blind Boys of Alabama & Amadou & Mariam. The two groups have recently collaborated on 6 tracks - A meeting of southern gospel from Alabama and desert blues from Bamako in Mali. 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

- Weds 16th October

- 7pm – 9pm

- The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement)

- Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

To see the Amadou & Mariam & The Blind Boys of Alabama performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Watermelon Slim

Liam & Gaz dig out some classics from Sister Rosetta, Earl Hooker, Black Merda! & Jon Spencer Blues Explosion alongside new tracks from Kelly Finnegan, Charlie Parr & Mystery Jets.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with Mississippi Bluesman Watermelon Slim. 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

- Weds 16th October
- 7pm – 9pm
- The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement)
- Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

To see the Amadou & Mariam & The Blind Boys of Alabama performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Ryan Bingham

Liam & Gaz dig through the crates & find some records from Jerry Lee Lewis, Captain Beefheart, Joe Cocker, Bobby Blue Bland, Iggy Pop & The Bob Seger System. There’s also new music from Pat Dam Smyth & an exclusive Blues Kitchen acoustic session from Ryan Bingham, performing ‘God Damn Blues’ from his latest record ‘American Love Song’.

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

- Weds 16th October
- 7pm – 9pm
- The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement)
- Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Mystery Lights

Gaz and Liam kick things off with a celebration of BB King’s Birthday alongside new music form John Prine with Margo Price and some classic cuts from Blind Willie McTell, The Scott Singers, Mr Bear & Teddy Rae, Ramsay Midwood & Taste.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with The Mystery Lights – check out their outstanding new record ‘Too Much Tension’ out new on Wick / Daptone Records. 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

  • Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive
  • Weds 16th October
  • 7pm – 9pm
  • The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…

 




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Lil' Jimmy Reed

Gaz & Liam kick things off with a collaboration from Miuddy Waters, Bo Diddley & Little Walter. 

Expect more music form The Kills, Waylon Jennings, Albert King, The Last Shadow Puppets, The Beach Boys & Elizabeth Cotton.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with Lil' Jimmy Reed.

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

Weds 16th October

7pm – 9pm

The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch

Head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Fantastic Negrito

Gaz & Liam run Jack White & Dan Auerback head to head this week.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen session with Multiple Grammy Award Winning ‘Fantastic Negrito’ alongside some classic cuts from The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band, Clarence Reid, Townes Van Zandt, Larry Williams & Little Richard.

 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

Weds 16th October 

7pm – 9pm / The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Dylan LeBlanc

Gaz & Liam pay tribute to the late, great Ginger Baker alongside some news tunes from Nick Cave & Sturgill Simpson.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen Session with Dylan LeBlanc & some classic cuts from Slim Harpo, Seasick Steve, Don Covay, Leon Russel & Cream.

 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

Weds 16th October

7pm – 9pm

The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 16 Oct 2019 - LIVE

This week Gareth & Liam are joined by a live audience for a very special recording at The Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch, London. 

The audience were invited to bring their own vinyl records & curate the show... 

Some of their excellent contributions included music from Merry Clayton, Fleetwood Mac, The Teskey Brothers, Lou Reed, Edgar Jones,  Ada Richards, JJ Cale, O.V Wright, Delaney & Bonnie, Pastor TL Barrett & The Youth for Christ Choir.

Head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 21 Oct 2019

Gaz & Liam celebrate the 50th anniversary of massive albums from Sly & The Family Stone & Creedence Clearwater Revival. 

There's also new music from GA-20 alongside some classic cuts from Stirling Magee, Omega, Earl Hooker, Willie Nelson & an exclusive live session with Charley Crockett. 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Jaime Wyatt

Gareth returns from yet ANOTHER Stag party with a hangover and a selection of classic records from Baby Washington, Reverend Gary Davis, Tony Joe White, The Animals & Jimi Hendrix. 

There is also new music from Nick Waterhouse, Michael Kiwanuka & an exclusive Blues Kitchen Session with Jaime Wyatt.

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Rich Hall

After a somewhat over indulgent weekend of music shopping Gaz & Liam bring you music from Little Feat, Love & Arthur Lee, The Lowlands Studio Band, The High Numbers, Big Jim Cartright, Derek Martin & Eric Clapton. 

There’s also an exclusive session with comedian, presenter & musician – Rich Hall.

 

50th Anniversary of Abbey Road at The Jazz Cafe

Thursday 19th December 2019

https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/beatles-abbey-road-50th-anniversary-celebration-3/

 

The Blues Chronicles at Bush Hall

Thurs 27th 2020

Fri 28th Feb 2020

https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 11 Nov 2019

In this week’s episode, Gaz & Liam bring you new music from The Menahan Street Band & Monophonics.

There’s a whole host of classic cuts from BB King, Chuck Berry, Ted Taylor, Bill Withers, The Black Crowes & an exclusive live session from The North Mississippi Allstars – playing the title track from their new LP, ‘Up & Rolling’.

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Be sure to join the guys at:

The Blues Chronicles

Bush Hall - London
Thurs 27th 2020
Fri 28th Feb 2020
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/ 

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50th Anniversary of Abbey Road

The Jazz Café - London
Thursday 19th December 2019
https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/beatles-abbey-road-50th-anniversary-celebration-3/

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When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 18 Nov 2019

This week’s episode see’s new music from The Teskey Brothers & The Hanging Stars.

Gaz and Liam also dig out and some epics and lost gems from Speedy Cal, East of Underground, Next Exit, Labi Siffre, Linda Rondstadt & The Allman Brothers.

Be sure to check out:

The Blues Chronicles
Bush Hall - London
Thurs 27th 2020
Fri 28th Feb 2020
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

50th Anniversary of Abbey Road [Live]
The Jazz Café - London
Thursday 19th December 2019
https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/beatles-abbey-road-50th-anniversary-celebration-3/

Head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 25 Nov 2019

In this week’s episode, Liam & Gaz bring you new music from Marcus King & The Wood Brothers.

There’s also classic blues Jesse Fuller, Northern Soul from Jo Ann Henderson, Rock N Roll from Tom Petty, RnB from Ted Taylor and Southern Soul from Stax legend Eddie Floyd.

UK Americana legend and Rock N Roll pianist, Geraint Watkins is in session this week – playing a version of ‘I Ain’t Got Nothing But The Blues’ originally by Duke Ellington.

Be sure to check out:

The Blues Chronicles
Bush Hall - London
Thurs 27th 2020
Fri 28th Feb 2020
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

50th Anniversary of Abbey Road [Live]
The Jazz Café - London
Thursday 19th December 2019
https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/beatles-abbey-road-50th-anniversary-celebration-3/

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…