The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus

Kev and Loudini when it's appropriate to use backing tracks to fill out your sound... plus music from Jackson Slade, Narrow Plains, Stolen Hearts, Russ Steele, and Midved aka Michael Devore... all this and the debut of "Pittsburgh Kevin"

Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s have been the torchbearers of a great American blues musical heritage, not for three years but three decades. Taking their inspiration from the great jump n boogie outfits of the late 40s and early 50s, they breathe fresh life into the music that gave birth to rock n roll. Woods styled his group after the jumpin n jivin, shoutin n honkin, pumpin n poundin bands of Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris, Joe and Jimmy Liggins, Amos Milburn, and Roy Milton. Adding a healthy dose of New Orleans rhythm and blues, piledrivin piano, and some of his own contemporary playful lyrics, Woods and His Rocket 88s forge their own brand of music they call rock-a-boogie.

Earache Records was founded in 1986 in Nottingham, England by owner Digby Pearson, helping to kickstart a global music revolution in the process. The label was responsible for some of the very first extreme metal recordings ever released, launching the careers of metal pioneers such as Napalm Death, Morbid Angel and Carcass and ushering in a new scene standard which still thrives to this very day.

PAM TAYLOR & ROBERT JOHNSON JR. Heart is the name of the game for these two lovers. Self-taught musicians, they have each poured their passion for blues and soul into a given talent that has been moving audiences of all ages in their powerhouse performances together as Stolen Hearts. Both raised in the Carolina's, the lives of Pam Taylor and Robert Johnson Jr. took a number of twist and turns, along with many ups and downs, before their musical paths crossed. Star struck, they quickly became each other's biggest fans. Recently engaged, these award winning rock artists had successful individual careers before joining forces in 2014 to start creating even more musical magic. Dirty Southern Soul Music is what they call it. It's a jazzy kind of folk rock specially crafted to deliver the tales of these two musicians, who they are and how they came to be, with an honesty that inspires and heals. It's undoubtedly their authentic connection with their fast growing numbers of fans that has sparked their popularity.

Anthony Gomes, #1 Billboard Blues Artist, is a triple threat force as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Blues Music Magazine's editor recently declared that, Gomes' formidable guitar chops and authentic singing place him in the forefront of modern blues This, along with his high-energy shows and dynamic stage presence, make him one of the top draws on the Rock/Blues circuit today. Gomes has headlined concerts in 17 countries and has had the honor of sharing the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Word of Gomes' electrifying performances has reached Eric Clapton, Morgan Freeman, John Goodman, Toby Keith, Jonny Lang, Ron White and Vince Vaughn who have all attended Gomes' concerts. After experiencing Gomes live, John Goodman referred to him as a pure soul brother and comedian Ron White declared his official endorsement of Anthony Gomes. Perhaps the greatest complement was offered by Morgan Freeman who jokingly professed that Anthony was, not bad for a white boy.

Vivek Tiwary is the author of New York Times best seller The Fifth Beatle. Here is a rare opportunity to ask about his work on the graphic novel and the up coming film plus any of his other projects.

On this day in music The sound of music kicked SGT. Pepper's off the number one spot. Plus music by Donica Knight, Dave Weld, Dixie Duncan, The Dirty Streets

Alabama-based Country-rock singer/songwriter, Donica Knight is happy to announce the release of her new single and VEVO music video for "Love Ain't A Prize."

Dave started "Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames" in 1988 with Little Ed's Blessing and they came out with their first CD "Roughrockin' in Chicago", on Parsifal Records in Belgium, and Dave toured Europe, Canada and Japan with his own band.

Kevin and Lou discuss the importance of professionalism... shout outs to John Denver, Glenn Campbell, The Bay City Rollers... also... this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. Plus featured music by Billy the Kid and the Regulators, Mick Kolassa, Deb Callahan, The Sheepdogs, and the Beat Daddys

Formed in 1986 by core members Larry Grisham and Tommy Stillwell, The Beat Daddys have spent almost 30 years bringing their blend of American roots music to audiences around the world. With nine international CD releases, several film & TV soundtrack credits, and countless shows in the US and abroad, The Beat Daddys are a duo with authentic American roots. Coming of age in rural Kentucky where the nearest interstate highway was 100 miles away, Tommy Stillwell and Larry Grishamâ??s musical journey was shaped by their families and the deep music traditions of Kentucky and the South.

Billy the Kid and The Regulators are a high powered, guitar driven, rhythm and blues band based in Pittsburgh. Lead singer Billy Evanochko is widely-known across the Steel City for his impassioned lyrics, seductive vocals, and stinging guitar riffs. Together with his band, The Regulators, they deliver a well-balanced dose of funky rhythm and blues, with heart and soul being the main ingredient. Playing countless clubs and festivals throughout the country. The band attracts fans with their fresh mix and interpretation of the iconic R&B experience.

Philadelphia's blues and soul drenched vocalist and songwriter Deb Callahan grew up in the Boston area but has been a mainstay on the mid-Atlantic music scene since the late 90s. During this time she has gained a reputation for writing creative blues, soul and roots influenced original music and using her powerful, expressive voice to deliver an exciting live show. Her 2002 debut CD If the Blues Had Wings was featured as the hot debut in the October/November 2004 issue of Blues Revue Magazine. Blues Revue referred to her as the next Bonnie Raitt and raved Philly's Deb Callahan has the pipes, the songs and the raw talent to graduate to the next level.

Lou and Kevin pay tribute to the greatest "rockumentary" of ALL TIME... "THis is Spinal Tap!" Birthday shout outs to Sting and Tiffany. Plus music by Steve Cal', The Delaneys, Silk9, The Turbosonics, and ALBUM!

I'm Mick Kolassa, also known as Michissippi Mick. I am a lifelong musician and hardcore blues fan who also happens to be on the Board of Directors of the Blues Foundation. My love of the blues began 50 years ago and with this and my previous album I am able to share that love with you. You can see that I love all styles of blues, and I also love to find the blues song hidden in tunes that most people wouldn't think of as blues. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I've enjoyed putting it together.