Music On The Couch

Jo Harman's evocative voice, and exciting stagecraft, has seen her dubbed one of the most compelling singers of her generation. From initial attention grabbing performances at The Great Escape Festival and headlining prestigious London clubs like the acclaimed 606 and award winning Hideaway, Jo and...

Franc Robert caught the fever from Eric Clapton in 1980 and has been working his guitar ever since. From Montreal to Tampa, he played in the local jams whenever he could. After a six year sabbatical so he could work to keep his family clothed and fed, he began anew and has been moving forward ever...

Shari Puorto & her Band are a unique sounding band that combines Rock/Blues/Pop and a whole lot of soul. Shari is getting attention. She was named Best Female Vocalist by the Southbay Music Awards and her song "Free" won the 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards, Americana, Blues, Roots song of the year. I...

Hailing from Southern California, singer/songwriter/composer Lawrence Lebo is an artist who is enthralled with and dedicated to American Roots Music. In addition to her more than 20 years experience as an accomplished vocalist, band leader and songwriter, Lawrence was driven to expand her natural t...

Juke Joint Jonny is a Blues man, band leader, singer, songwriter and historian. Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1950, he was introduced at a very young age to the “Folk Blues” by sharecroppers who moved North and shared their music and culture in the ethnically diverse neighborhood of his youth...

Chefjimi joins me to discuss the Chicago Blues Festival Merchandise Tent situation. Then, The Bush League take to The Couch. The band consists of JohnJay on Vocals, Shane on Guitar, Gwen on Drums and Royce on Bass. They were particiapants in the 2012 International Blues Challenge and I am not sure...

Monica Parker affectionately known as Sista Monica Parker "the lioness of the blues" recently gained national TV placement of her music on the Fox channel. Her original song "Show Me What Youre Working With" was on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance finale show August 11, 2011. She is also up...

Guitarist, singer, songwriter Little G Weevil is one of the most unique entertainers on the scene today. This high energy and very laid back performer sings his heart out, picks his guitar like he just got "struck by lightning" and tells his real life stories in a way that is really hard to forget...

When bands traveled to Austrailia in the 80s and 90s, Isaiah B Brunt was their go-to guy for a guitarist and the studio of choice. Isaiah has worked with Julio Iglesias and his orchestra, the Goo Goo Dolls and more. He represented the Sydney Blues Society at the IBC in 2011. His new EP shows off hi...

Joel DaSilva has blues running through his veins. Born and raised in Chicago, DaSilva hails from a musical family. His mom and dad traveled through Brazil & the Ukraine, his mom siging and dad accompanying her on the guitar. Joel joined his first band at 18 and after a while formed Joel DaSilver &...