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Blues is the Truth

Blues is the Truth

Auteur(s): Ian McHugh
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 Blues is the Truth is a weekly 2 hour radio show, featuring some of the very best new Blues Music alongside some classic tracks that define the genre. Presented for a decade by Ian McHugh, frontman and guitarist with the band Blues is Truth and compere of the Ealing Blues Festival main stage, The show is informative, entertaining and sometimes a little different.... Musique
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  • Blues is the Truth 767

    Blues is the Truth 767
    Aug 23 2025
    The latest edition of Blues is the Truth is ready to roll and it’s packed with a huge variety of sounds from every corner of the blues. You’ll hear the raw power of Big Mama Thornton, Otis Rush, Albert King and T-Bone Walker alongside the modern fire of Breezy Rodio, Luca Kiella, The Cinelli Brothers, Kathy and the Kilowatts and Half Deaf Clatch.

    There’s room for some legendary names too, with Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, Clarence Gatemouth Brown and Lightning Hopkins all taking their place in the mix. We revisit the grit of George “Wild Child” Butler and the Howlin’ Wolf Band, the guitar fireworks of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and the Chicago shuffle of Smokin’ Joe Kubek. There are surprises with Tomiko Dixon, Maria McKee, the Slimline Shufflers and The Steady Rollin’ Revue making appearances, plus the soulful swing of Chris Corcoran and the energy of the Kerry Kearney Band.

    Whether it’s the timeless edge of Howlin’ Wolf himself or the fresh perspectives of today’s rising stars, this episode is a reminder of why the blues remains as vital as ever.
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    2 h
  • Blues is the Truth 766

    Blues is the Truth 766
    Aug 16 2025
    Blues is the Truth – Episode 766

    This week’s episode of Blues is the Truth is a rich tapestry of legends, modern voices, and heartfelt farewells. Sponsored by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun in Isleworth, it blends deep grooves with emotional resonance and classic fire.

    Host Ian McHugh presents a set full of soulful power, from the swampy swagger of The 251s to the guitar mastery of Steve Howe. There’s classic blues-rock from Derek and the Dominos, while Andres Roots and Keb’Mo’ keep the contemporary flame alive. Emma Wilson and The Terraplanes Blues Band bring UK blues passion, Delaney and Bonnie add soulful chemistry, and Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces light the strings on fire.

    Deepening the mix, Taj Mahal taps into foundational roots, and Johnny Iguana brings his inventive piano energy. A historic collaboration between Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton delivers electric resonance, while Maria Muldaur drips soul. The exotic tones of Vintage 18, the bluesy grit of Sheryl Youngblood, and the grooves of Andrew Duncanson, Big Mamas Door, and Breezy Rodio keep things lively and varied.

    Adding a nostalgic twist, George Harrison brings his folk-blues warmth, Brother Buffalo adds fresh acoustic poignancy, and Rory Block serves finger-picked storytelling. Tommy Castro and the Painkillers fuel modern energy, followed by the deep resonance of Muddy Waters and the refined vocality of Robert Cray.

    We also pay homage to Bobby Whitlock, whose music—and life—passed this week. Whitlock’s influence, particularly through his songwriting and keys in Derek and the Dominos, helped shape the blues-rock lexicon. His passing is felt across the landscape we celebrate each episode.

    This one’s a soulful journey through blues past, present, and future—full of heart, history, and fire.
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    2 h
  • Blues is the Truth 765

    Blues is the Truth 765
    Aug 9 2025
    Blues is the Truth is back with edition 765 and it is overflowing with great music and pure blues spirit. This week’s playlist takes you from gritty roadhouse grooves to soul-soaked vocals and hard-hitting guitar licks.

    We open with the powerhouse playing of Popa Chubby and keep the energy high with Sister Suzie and Papa George. Jimmie Vaughan and Koko Taylor bring the Texas and Chicago flavours, while Bad Temper Joe and Buddy Guy deliver the kind of deep emotional playing only the blues can give.

    The Rolling Stones show their love for the genre, Garry Burnside and Kent Burnside keep the Mississippi juke joint spirit alive, and Bobby Blue Bland shows why he is one of the great soul-blues voices. Shannon Curfmann and The Cinelli Brothers bring fresh fire, while The Bobettes and Mike Henderson add their own unique twists.

    Smokin’ Joe Kubeck and Bnois King, Albert Collins, and Bob Margolin keep the guitar greatness flowing. We also feature John Christopher Morgan, Long John Baldry, The Untouchables, Yates McKendree, The Altered Five Blues Band, Quintus McCormick Blues Band, and Larry McCray to round out a packed set.

    As always we are proudly supported by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun in Isleworth. There is no better place to experience the blues up close and personal.
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    2 h
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