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Blues From The Ouse – UK Blues Podcast | Classic Blues, British Blues & Modern Blues Radio

Blues From The Ouse – UK Blues Podcast | Classic Blues, British Blues & Modern Blues Radio

By: Paul Winn & Ben Darwin | Blues Rock
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Blues From The Ouse – Best UK Blues Podcast | New Blues Releases, Classic Blues, British Blues, Chicago Blues, Blues Rock & Blues Guitar


Weekly radio-style show featuring the best in modern and classic blues, including listener requests, new releases, and tracks from artists like Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King and Shemekia Copeland. Perfect for fans of blues guitar, blues rock, Chicago blues, and classic blues radio.


Broadcasting from Yorkshire, England, the show showcases new blues releases, deep cuts, and independent blues artists from the UK, USA, and beyond.


Hosted by Paul Winn alongside Ben Darwin and Angie Howe, the show mixes sharp commentary, listener requests, and artist spotlights in a classic and modern blues radio show — with the occasional harmonica solo that threatens structural damage.


From Chicago blues legends to emerging British blues talent, Blues From The Ouse champions authentic blues music — no fluff, no filler, just blues with bite.


Paul and Ben are members of DC Blues and co-directors of the York Blues Festival, bringing insider knowledge of the British blues scene, live events, and the artists shaping modern blues.


An independent weekly UK blues podcast and radio show, originally broadcast live, for listeners who love authentic blues music.


DC Blues: https://www.dcbluesband.com/

York Blues Festival: https://www.yorkbluesfest.co.uk/

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  • Lightning Threads Live In Studio – Raw Blues Sessions, New Releases & Listener Requests | Blues From The Ouse #322
    Apr 30 2026

    Blues From The Ouse #322 delivers a standout night of live blues as rising UK band Lightning Threads perform two exclusive in-studio sessions packed with raw energy, tight musicianship, and new material.


    The show opens with brand-new blues releases from Guy Verlinde, Deke McGee, The Reverend Shawn Amos, Mike Guilding, and Electric Swamp Poets before shifting into a powerful live set recorded right here in the studio.


    Classic blues follows with Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, Freddie King, and The Allman Brothers Band, before Hour Two hands over to listener requests — featuring Hound Dog Taylor, The Record Company, Jimmy D Thorn, Drew Neirin, Papa Lightfoot, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Luther Allison.


    A second live session from Lightning Threads anchors the show, alongside gig listings and the latest from the live blues scene.


    A must-listen episode for fans of live blues, modern blues artists, and timeless classics.


    Blues From The Ouse #322 playlist:

    Guy Verlinde - Let's Have A Party - 00:00:57

    Deke McGee - Lay Your Head Down - 00:05:16

    The Reverend Shawn Amos - Little By Little - 00:07:51

    Mike Guilding - Driving Rain - 00:13:43

    The Swamp Poets - Hard Goin' Up - 00:17:31

    Lightning Threads - Live Session - 00:20:39

    Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally - 00:39:50

    J.J Cale - I Got The Same Old Blues - 00:43:10

    Freddie King - Big Legged Woman - 00:45:57

    The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica - 00:49:36

    Good Time Charlie - Cha-Dooky-Doo - 00:54:34

    Hound Dog Taylor And The Houserockers - She's Gone - 00:57:02

    The Record Company - Rita Mae Young - 01:00:54

    Jimmy D Thorn - Chains - 01:05:08

    Drew Neirin - The Penultimatum - 01:08:34

    Lightning Threads - Live Session - 01:12:04

    Papa Lightfoot - Wine, Women, Whiskey - 01:25:50

    Tedeschi Trucks Band - Ain't That Something - 01:28:12

    Luther Allison - Cherry Red Wine - 01:33:36

    Andy Taylor Group - Cruel Cruel Woman - 01:37:56

    Albert Collins - Frosty - 01:43:27


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    Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues, British blues and blues rock.

    Discover blues legends, new blues releases and the best emerging British blues artists — available worldwide.


    Links

    🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/bluesfromtheouse

    🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/ouseblues


    Support the Blues Scene

    🎟️ York Blues Festival: yorkbluesfest.co.uk

    📻 Listen Live: Wednesdays 8–10pm on Jorvik Radio


    Enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave a review — it helps more blues fans discover Blues From The Ouse.


    Keep it blue.

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Women In Blues Special – Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Memphis Minnie & Listener Requests | Blues From The Ouse #321
    Apr 23 2026

    Blues From The Ouse #321 delivers a powerful Women In Blues Special, celebrating the legendary female artists who helped shape blues music and the modern stars carrying the torch today. Featuring Memphis Minnie, Victoria Spivey, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Rory Block, Shemekia Copeland, Sue Foley and Laura Chavez.


    We also bring you the latest new blues releases from The Stumble, Dani Wilde, Deke McGee and The Dibs, plus a packed listener requests section featuring Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman, Otis Rush, Steve Cropper, Pops Staples, Albert King, When Rivers Meet and more.


    As always, we round up the latest live blues gigs across York, Leeds, Harrogate, Newcastle and beyond.


    If you love classic blues, modern blues, blues guitar legends, new releases and blues radio shows from the UK, this is essential listening.


    Blues from The Ouse #321 Playlist:

    The Stumble - I'm To Let - 00:01:29

    Deke McGee - Move It On - 00:05:48

    The Dibs - You Got Me Where You Want Me - 00:10:23

    Dani Wilde - Bumble Bee - 00:14:57

    Memphis Minnie - Me and My Chauffeur Blues - 00:18:53

    Victoria Spivey - Black Snake Blues - 00:23:26

    Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Trouble In Mind - 00:27:34

    Big Mama Thornton - Ball and Chain - 00:31:21

    Rory Block - Hard Time Killing Floor Blues - 00:36:03

    Shemekia Copeland - Ghetto Child - 00:41:20

    Sue Foley - The Ice Queen - 00:45:27

    Laura Chavez - Shot-Zee - 00:50:08

    Redfish & The Cinelli Brothers - Together Is Better - 00:54:48

    MKO - Someone Else's Dream - 00:59:56

    When Rivers Meet - Soulbreaker - 01:03:53

    Andy Taylor Group - Loose Cannon - 01:09:40

    Steve Cropper / Pops Staples / Albert King - Big Bird - 01:14:49

    Otis Rush - Three Times A Fool - 01:18:44

    Jimi Hendrix - Red House - 01:24:59

    B.B. King & Tracy Chapman - The Thrill Is Gone - 01:28:40

    Smokey Wilson - I'm No Fool I Know The Rule - 01:33:41

    Lightning Threads - Brown Liquor Black Coffee - 01:37:49

    Real World Blues Band - Born Under A Bad Sign - 01:40:55

    11 Guys Quartet - Cheeky Baby - 01:43:51


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    Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues, British blues and blues rock.

    Discover blues legends, new blues releases and the best emerging British blues artists — available worldwide.


    Links

    🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/bluesfromtheouse

    🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/ouseblues


    Support the Blues Scene

    🎟️ York Blues Festival: yorkbluesfest.co.uk

    📻 Listen Live: Wednesdays 8–10pm on Jorvik Radio


    Enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave a review — it helps more blues fans discover Blues From The Ouse.


    Keep it blue.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • British Blues Explosion – Alexis Korner, Free, Jeff Beck & New Releases | Blues From The Ouse #320
    Apr 16 2026

    Episode 320 of Blues From The Ouse features a special journey through the British Blues Explosion of the 1960s and beyond. Discover how London clubs, loud amps and pioneering musicians helped shape blues rock and hard rock forever.


    Featuring Alexis Korner’s Blues Inc, Free, Blodwyn Pig, The Groundhogs, Jeff Beck, Ten Years After, Fleetwood Mac and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton.


    Also packed with brand-new blues releases from Bad Bob Bates, Kim Wilson, Deke McGee, Seth James and Tedeschi Trucks Band.


    Hour Two brings listener requests including Rory Gallagher, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Big Wolf Band, The Yardbirds and Nick Curran & The Nightlifes, before a late-night close with Bobby Blue Bland, Robert Cray and Gary Moore.


    If you love blues history, blues guitar, British blues rock and new blues music, this episode is for you.


    Blues From The Ouse #320 Playlist:

    Bad Bob Bates - You Looked Good - 00:01:30

    Kim Wilson - Keep Our Business - 00:06:14

    Deke McGee - Gravy Train - 00:10:02

    Seth James - Motormouth - 00:14:05

    Tedeschi Trucks Band - Under The Knife - 00:17:10

    Alexis Korner's Blues Inc. - I Got My Brand On You - 00:21:02

    Free - I'm A Mover - 00:26:02

    Blodwyn Pig - Dear Jill - 00:28:54

    The Groundhogs - B.D.D - 00:35:02

    Jeff Beck - I Ain't Superstitious - 00:38:54

    Ten Years After - Stoned Woman - 00:43:22

    Fleetwood Mac - Rattlesnake Shake - 00:46:38

    Blues Breakers - Hideaway - 00:49:55

    The Yardbirds - I Wish You Would - 00:54:22

    Rory Gallagher - Tore Down - 00:58:03

    Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Couldn't Stand The Weather - 01:03:04

    Big Wolf Band - Hot Blooded Woman - 01:09:15

    Nick Curran & The Nightlifes - Shot Down - 01:12:55

    Dust Radio - Fault Line - 01:16:59

    Emma Wilson - Water - 01:25:02

    Bobby Blue Bland - Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City - 01:28:38

    JJ Grey & Mofro - This River - 01:32:47

    Robert Cray - Love Gone To Waste - 01:37:59

    Gary Moore - The Loner - 01:42:10


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    Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues, British blues and blues rock.

    Discover blues legends, new blues releases and the best emerging British blues artists — available worldwide.


    Links

    🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/bluesfromtheouse

    🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/ouseblues


    Support the Blues Scene

    🎟️ York Blues Festival: yorkbluesfest.co.uk

    📻 Listen Live: Wednesdays 8–10pm on Jorvik Radio


    Enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave a review — it helps more blues fans discover Blues From The Ouse.


    Keep it blue.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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