Blues From The Ouse explores the past, present and future of the blues.

Episode #309 features brand new blues releases, essential UK and international artists, and the kind of tracks you won’t find on a generic playlist. The show opens with new music from Elles Bailey, Marcus King, Brandon Isaak and Mississippi Heat, before turning the spotlight on the blues harmonica — the legendary “misery whistle” — with classic performances from Big Walter Horton, Kim Wilson and the late Paul deLay.

There’s also a masterclass in slide guitar, featuring pioneers and innovators including Tampa Red, Earl Hooker, Kelly Joe Phelps and Sonny Landreth, exploring the techniques and stories behind the sounds.

In the second hour, listener requests take centre stage, with a hand-picked mix spanning Chicago blues, British blues rock and modern roots, including The Rolling Stones, Magic Sam, Bernie Marsden, Randy Newman, Muddy Waters, Fantastic Negrito and more.

As always, the episode wraps up with the Blues From The Ouse Gig Round-Up, highlighting upcoming UK blues gigs and festivals, before winding down with timeless tracks from Junior Wells, Slim Harpo, J.B. Lenoir and Little Walter.

Real blues. New discoveries. Proper context.

Broadcast live on 21 January 2026, now available as a podcast.

Blues From The Ouse #309 Playlist:

Elles Bailey - Can't Take My Story Away - 00:02:54

Dr Ben - Cure Your Blues - 00:09:01

Marcus King - No Room For Blue - 00:11:57

Brandon Isaak - Walkin' With The Blues - 00:15:31

Mississippi Heat - Stepped Out Of Line - 00:19:49

Paul DeLay Band - Fourteen Dollars In The Bank - 00:24:38

Big Walter Horton - Back Home To Mama - 00:31:20

Kim Wilson - Take Me Back - 00:34:27

Tampa Red - Things 'Bout Comin' My Way - 00:37:16

Earl Hooker - You Got To Lose - 00:40:23

Kelly Joe Phelps - The Black Crow Keeps On Flying - 00:46:05

Sonny Landreth - Native Stepson - 00:50:52

The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster - 00:55:27

Magic Sam - I Just Want Just A Little Bit - 00:59:56

Bernie Marsden - I'll Play The Blues For You - 01:02:55

Marcus King Band - Rita Is Gone - 01:08:41

Randy Newman - You Can Leave Your Hat On - 01:13:04

Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - 01:19:47

Fantastic Negrito - An Honest Man - 01:23:55

Chris "Hammer" Smith - You and I - 01:29:19

Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel - Runaway Train - 01:33:54

Junior Wells - Early In The Morning - 01:38:09

Slim Harpo - Rainin' In My Heart - 01:42:45

Little Walter - Blue Midnight - 01:45:11

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Raw voices. Killer guitars. No algorithms — just real blues.

Blues From The Ouse — the UK blues podcast and independent blues radio show — returns with a powerhouse two-hour journey through the very best of modern and classic blues.

In this week’s episode (#308), Paul and Ben open with a stack of brand-new blues releases, including Altered Five Blues Band, Reckless & Blue, Drew Neirin and Ross Harding.

The show then moves into “Voices That Cut” — a soul-deep collection of blues singers who don’t just perform the blues, they live it. Featuring legendary names like Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland and Mavis Staples, this segment delivers raw emotion, grit and timeless power.

Next comes “When The Guitar Does All The Talking”, with iconic six-string moments from Gary Moore, Matt Schofield, Joe Bonamassa and John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers.

Hour two is driven by listener requests you won’t find on any Spotify playlist, including rare blues cuts from Motörhead, Doctor Ross, Joe Louis Walker, Home Cooked Blues and Alice Armstrong.

You’ll also hear highlights from last weekend’s Winter Blues Weekender in North Shields, plus UK blues favourites Paul Lamb & The King Snakes and Mississippi MacDonald.

The show winds down with a beautifully atmospheric closing set from The 2:19, Ian Siegal, Rebecca Downs and Neil Sadler, who will be joining us live in the studio very soon.

Modern blues, classic blues, UK blues and deep-cut blues — all in one place.

Every track in this episode is hand-picked — no algorithms, no auto-playlists, just real blues.

Playlist:

Altered Five Blues Band - I Got It Good - 00:03:12

Reckless and Blue - Come Back - 00:08:52

Drew Neirin - Mean Mean Man - 00:12:14

Ross Harding - No Rest For The Wicked - 00:17:08

Koko Taylor - Don't Go No Further - 00:21:41

Buddy Guy - Skin Deep - 00:28:34

Shemekia Copeland - Pink Turns To Red - 00:32:57

Mavis Staples - Can You Get To That - 00:36:32

Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues - 00:39:12

Matt Schofield - Everything - 00:43:02

Joe Bonamassa - Dust Bowl - 00:46:49

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - The Supernatural - 00:51:03

Doctor Ross - Chicago Breakdown - 00:55:12

Motörhead - Lost Woman Blues - 00:59:11

Home Cooked Blues - Shadows - 01:03:19

Joe Louis Walker - Going To Canada - 01:09:26

Alice Armstrong - Rock Steady - 01:13:21

Santana - Just Feel Better - 01:18:45

Paul Lamb & The King Snakes - Way Down Low - 01:23:25

Mississippi MacDonald - I Got What You Need - 01:28:05

The 2:19 - Keep My Will Strong - 01:31:19

Ian Siegal - Mary Don't You Weep - 01:36:57

Rebecca Downs - These Days - 01:40:35

Neil Sadler - No Rush - 01:43:34

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This week on Blues From The Ouse, we explore how the blues is passed down through brothers, bloodlines, and generations, alongside a powerful selection of brand-new releases and listener-chosen favourites.

We open the show with the latest new blues releases, including Lil’ Magic Sam, Ross Neilson, Mississippi Shakedown, and Angel Ocasio Jr., showcasing modern blues from the USA, Canada and Australia — from gritty Chicago grooves to roots-soaked soul and lap-steel blues.

In our first themed feature, Brothers in Blues, we bring together siblings who share more than just a surname — including The Delgado Brothers, The Cinelli Brothers, Robben Ford and the Ford Blues Band, and the legendary Butler Twins — highlighting how family chemistry shapes blues music across continents and decades.

We then dig deeper into blues heritage in Bloodlines, featuring artists who followed legendary parents into the blues — including Devon Allman, Big Bill Morganfield (son of Muddy Waters), and Ronnie Baker Brooks (son of Lonnie Brooks), tracing how blues history continues through the generations.

Hour two is all about you, with listener requests ranging from Lonnie Brooks and Elles Bailey to The Rolling Stones, Dogshark, Marcus King, and more — plus a packed gig round-up covering York, Leeds, Harrogate, Darlington, Beverley and beyond, including DC Blues, Ryedale Blues Club, Leeds Blues Club and the upcoming York Blues Festival.

We wind the night down with modern blues favourites from Joanne Shaw Taylor, Kirk Fletcher, Larry McCray, and a high-energy instrumental from Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble to close the show.

Blues From The Ouse is your weekly home for UK blues, classic blues, modern blues, deep cuts, blues heritage, new releases and grassroots gigs — broadcast on Jorvik Radio and available worldwide as a podcast.

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Tracklist – Blues From The Ouse #307

Lil'Magic Sam - We Gonna Make It - 00:01:34

Ross Neilson - Best For You - 00:07:33

Mississippi Shakedown - A Hard Man Is Good To Find - 00:10:18

Angel Ocasio Jr. - Something I Can Feel - 00:15:36

The Delgado Brothers - Real Deal - 00:20:31

The Cinelli Brothers - Last Throw Of The Dice - 00:28:27

Robben Ford and the Ford Blues Band - No Amount Of Loving - 00:32:18

The Butler Twins - Pursue Your Dreams - 00:35:31

Devon Allman - Ragged & Dirty - 00:41:54

Big Bill Morganfield - I Am The Blues - 00:44:31

Ronnie Baker Brooks - You Wrong For That Now - 00:48:52

Freddie King - San Ho Zay - 00:52:07

Lonnie Brooks - Cold & Lonely Nights - 00:56:16

Elles Bailey - Medicine Man - 01:02:36

Rolling Stones - Ventilator Blues - 01:06:10

Neil Sadler - Let Your hair Down Honey - 01:11:40

Dogshark - Sun Going Down/John The Revelator - 01:16:20

Basin Street Boys - I Sold My Heart To The Junkman - 01:24:41

Marcus King - Goodbye Carolina - 01:27:37

Joanne Shaw Taylor - If That Ain't A Reason - 01:31:41

Kirk Fletcher - Hold On - 01:35:46

Larry McCray - Arkansas - 01:40:16

Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble - Rude Mood - 01:45:06

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