Episodes

  • Pokey Bear-Good Foot 11:21:24 9.41 PM

    Pokey Bear-Good Foot 11:21:24 9.41 PM
    Nov 22 2024
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

    Pokey Bear is a blues singer who gained popularity in the southern soul and blues music scenes, particularly for his relatable and energetic live shows. His music often incorporates elements of funk and R&B, and he has several albums and singles that showcase his talent. Pokey Bear’s work connects with audiences who appreciate the storytelling aspect of Blues music, drawing on themes of love, heartbreak, and celebration.

    Pokey has a single out entitled “Good Foot.” It is one of his popular tracks. The song showcases his signature blend of contemporary blues with a catchy rhythm and engaging lyrics.

    So be sure to check out Pokey Bear’s song, “Good Foot.” It’s a great song that you can dance to. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening toCurrent Blues Alive.
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    2 mins
  • Sugaray Rayford-Human Decency 7:25:24 6.29 PM

    Sugaray Rayford-Human Decency 7:25:24 6.29 PM
    Jul 25 2024
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: AndréLegault - Own work
    Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

    Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive. Sugar Ray Rayford has a new single out entitled Human Decency. That's the title of his new single according to sugarrayrayford.com. The title track is a simple reminder that our similarities are more substantial than our differences, and in the end, there is no black or white or left or right. There are only hearts and minds. Now that is the truth. I love the new single Human Decency. It is a powerhouse single.

    I call Rayford the message man. When you've got Rayford, that's what you got. He has a powerful voice and sound to carry it out. Rayford is a combination of sounds. He combines classic soul melodies and funky R&B blues together.

    You've got to hear the album. If you’re searching for some great blues of today, I know that Sugaray Rayford is the man. The blues soul man. The message man. The Grammy nominated soul blues singing man. Sugaray Rayford is the man you want to hear. Thank you for listening to Current Blues Alive.
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    2 mins
  • Arthur Adams-I Love You More 7:15:24 5.20 PM

    Arthur Adams-I Love You More 7:15:24 5.20 PM
    Jul 15 2024
    Intro: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Mykal Burns
    Wikipedia Usage: CC BY 2.0

    Arthur Adams has a singled entitled I Love You More from his 2023 album Kick Up Some Dust. It's another beautiful song, and his voice and music makes you want to listen to the song in its entirety.

    Arthur Adams blues guitarist from Medon, Tennessee. Inspired by B.B. King and other 1950s artists, he played gospel music before attending college. He moved to Los Angeles, and during the 1960s and 1970s he released solo albums and worked as a session musician. In 1985 he was tapped to tour on bass guitar with Nina Simone,[1] and he staged a comeback in the 1990s when he released Back on Track, and became a respected Chicago blues player and bandleader in B.B. King's clubs.

    A prolific songwriter, with a blues style that incorporated a variety of genres, and a vocalist with a funky, soul-driven sound, Adams is known for his collaboration with many of blues' elite and continues to perform to date.

    I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Current Blues Alive.
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    2 mins
  • Joanne Shaw Taylor- Someone Like You 7:12:24 12.09 AM

    Joanne Shaw Taylor- Someone Like You 7:12:24 12.09 AM
    Jul 12 2024
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Intro by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Steve Knight from Halstead, United Kingdom
    Usage: Wikimedia CC BY 2.0

    Joanne Shaw Taylor has a single entitled Someone Like You. It's a beautiful soulful single from her 2024 album Heavy Soul.


    Joanne is an English singer and guitarist. Her genre is blues rock. She primarily uses Fender telecaster electric guitars. She has a beautiful voice. I love the way she sings Someone Like You and the way she plays the guitar.

    The song is written by Van Morrison. I thought I kind of recognized his style a little bit. Joanne has an awesome songwriter. He wrote a song just right for her. The lyrics, the music, and her voice is all awesome work.

    To learn more about Joanne Shaw Taylor, go to Joanneshawtaylor.com. You can learn about her music, videos, and more. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive.
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    2 mins
  • Tee Dee Young 5:14:24 9.43 PM

    Tee Dee Young 5:14:24 9.43 PM
    May 15 2024
    Intro by: Gail Nobles

    Today's topic TEE DEE Young: Love Me No More.

    Blues singerTee Dee Young has a new single title Love Me No More. Young plays the guitar and he has his own unique style of blues. If you love Southern Soul Blues, you’ll love the sound of Tee Dee Young. He's current and he's alive with his music.

    Though he's singing and asking why he's not loved anymore, he leaves you in the mood for dancing. His singing voice and the sound of his guitar draws you in as he pours his heart out in his song. Tee Dee Young sings pain, but his music still lifts your spirits high. His soulful melodies and powerful rhythms help you escape what’s troubling you. Young helps you to move from the troubles of the world because his blues music is like magic. So though he may be singing the blues, he leaves you dancing and singing along. If you want to be in that kind of mood, check out Love Me No More by TD Young.

    I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive.
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    2 mins
  • Robert Cray 5:6:24 2.57 PM

    Robert Cray 5:6:24 2.57 PM
    May 6 2024
    Intro by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Wikipedia CC BY 2.5

    Hello I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive: A show about modern blues artists and bands alive and well on the modern blue scene. They are keeping the blues alive.

    Today I'm going to talk about Robert Cray. He's a blues guitarist and singer who has led his own band and 15 Grammy awards. Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia. By the age of 20, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert and decided to form his own band; they began playing college towns on the West Coast.

    Pray release some albums in the 1980s he was signed to mercury records and in 1986 release his fourth album, Strong Persuader produced by Dennis Walker, which received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single "Smoking Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition.

    Craig had the opportunity to play alongside John Lee Hooker in the 90s. The entire Robert Cray band backed hooker on the title track of his 1992 album Mr. Lucky where Cray plays lead guitar, sings, and banters with Hooker throughout the song. The band also appears on two songs of BB King 1993 duet album Blues Summit.

    In August 1990, Cray played with Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Stevie Ray Vaughan at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin, performing "Sweet Home Chicago".

    In 2005, Cray was inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk at Guitar Center.
    Cray continues to record and tour.

    So there you have it - Robert Cray. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive.
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    3 mins