Blue Rumours live on The Blues Session

It was a real pleasure to welcome 'Blue Rumours' into the studio on Friday 16th December. This new line up performed for the first time in public via our on-line feed across the web and picked up listeners from the US, Australia and Europe as well as many in the UK. For more information go to the their web site, www.bluerumours.co.uk The picture says it all... what a great night and some fantastic music.

Blues Session 09-12-11 9pm

Blues Session 09-12-11 9pm

The Blues Session - Friday 9th December 2011 from 9pm with live music from Steve Morrison.

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Breaking News! Dani Wilde on The Blues Session

++ Friday 23rd December - 9-11pm The Blues Session ++ Stop ++

What an amazing night the 23rd December is going to be on The Blues Session!
I will be joined in the studio by Stuart Dixon, Dani Wilde and Will Wilde for an acoustic set and a chance to catch up with these amazing musicians.

This is a show not to miss!

The Blues Session is on line via Radio Wey - www.radiowey.co.uk

Dani Wilde

The Bare Bones Boogie Band

Friday 2nd December and The Bare Bones Boogie Band are back in Studio 2 to perform live and launch the new CD (Release date January 2012) Some fantastic live performances from this truly talented band.
The New CD (I've called it 'The Blue Album') is all original material with eight of the ten tracks being written by Iain Black, one track from Andy Jones and a cover of Robert Johnson's 'Love in Vain'

For more information on the band go to www.barebonesboogieband.com

Sean Taylor on The Blues Session

Friday 28th October - Sean Taylor

It was a pleasure to welcome back Sean Taylor for the second time this year onto The Blues Session. Sean has a unique style of playing and a voice that simply flows with his music. A great night to chill out and some great on-line feedback from our listeners. For info on Sean Taylor, go to www.seantaylorsongs.com if you missed the show on Friday you can listen again via www.soundcloud.com/the-blues-session This link also provides listen again for our Thursday show on KCOR (Kansas City Radio).

The Barcodes - Live on The Blues Session Friday 21st October 2011

The long awaited live session from The Barcodes became reality on Friday 21st October with guest saxophonist and flautist Nick Newall adding the finishing touches to some superb Jazz and Blues. Tracks from the new album 'Be Cool' were well represented and a great cover of Parchman Farm was a personal favourite. If you have a chance to see this band playing live, you will not be disappointed. The Barcodes are: Bob Haddrell - vocals, hammond, piano, wurlitzer and bass pedals; Alan Glen - vocals, harmonica and guitar; Dino Coccia - Drums and Percussion. More details can be found on their web site www.thebarcodes.co.uk

James Deane on The Blues Session

James Deane live on The Blues Session:

Listen to 'Seventeen' a track from the forthcoming album 'Diamonds & Hearts' by following this link:

http://soundcloud.com/the-blues-session/17-recorded-on-the-blues

Graham's Number - Interview on 09/09/11

A live interview with Graham's Number on Friday 9th September on The Blues Session. To listen go to www.radiowey.co.uk

James Dean on The Blues Session

James Dean on The Blues Session - 4th September 2011

An amazing afternoon in studio 2 today with the superb guitar and vocals of James Deane. With his new album due for release in November here was a chance to pre-record a session for future broadcast. James has a warm voice which blends so well with his style of playing. The new album 'Diamonds & Hearts' is bound to be a winner and crosses the boundaries of many genres of music.

For more information go to www.jamesdeanemusic.com

EGYPT ON THE BLUES SESSION

Friday 15th July and another live session with the Blues-Rock band Egypt. Guitar and smokey vocals from Eric Chipulina and solid bass from Alan Fish. It was a pleasure to sit back and enjoy this no nonsense blues rock duo with a mixture of original material and alternative takes on well know blues standards. The band was originally going to have the full line up but the drummer Peter Correa was unable to attend at short notice; however I did get the opportunity to play harmonica during two songs and loved it. I hope the audience did too... For more information on 'Egypt' go to www.egypt-blues.co.uk

Dave Beckett & Eddie Armer live on The Blues Session

A big thank you to Dave Beckett and Eddie Armer for another great live set on The Blues Session. Also thank you for allowing Heather and I to join in with harmonica and washboard! I'm not sure if this skiffle band is ready for a U.K tour but it was really good fun. Recordings of the shows are available please e-mail me for details: martin@thebluessession.co.uk (£1 cost is minimal to cover the CD and P&P)

BlueTouch on The Blues Session 1st July 2011

How can I possibly sum up BlueTouch? Well here goes... What a thoroughly nice bunch of chaps & a Chapess!
The picture says it all. I've not enjoyed a show so much for a long time and it did help that Merv Griffin (bass) was celebrating his X1st Birthday. So after coming out of the news at 9pm and Heather having read the weather, we presented Merv with a cake including candles. Fortunately we had the Surrey Fire brigade on standby and the ceremony went by without the need for first aid, although a few of us suffered with heat stroke.

The band performed without a hitch and the sound produced was superb. A very big thank you to Neil Sadler (guitar/ studio engineer) for assisting in getting the sound just right. www.myspace.com/nomachinestudios

If you have a chance to see BlueTouch playing live, I strongly recommend that you do. A lovely blend of new and old blues with a twist along the way.

The Bluetouch line up are (left to right) Neil Sadler (guitar), Alan Cleaves (guitar), Andrea-Maria (vocals), Merv Griffin (bass) and Hugh Lawrenson (drums). For more info go to www.bluetouch.co.uk

The Riotous Brothers on The Blues Session

Friday 3rd June - This show was almost a riot, thanks to The Riotous Brothers cramming the studio full of kit for a set that spanned both hours of the show. These guys have a great sound and more details are on their web site http://www.riotousbrothers.com/

The band line up left to right in the picture are: Mash Sonnett (guitar/vocals), Paul Long (keyboards/vocals), Martin Clarke (me), Mat Lake (bass) and Dirk Maggs (drums). The album 'Shout it out' is available from most outlets and is a great CD for any blues/rock fan as not only is it a superb album but the material is all original too!

Mark Buck live session

Friday 27th May and it's the return of Mark Buck into Studio 2 for a live set on The Blues Session. With a new album in the pipeline this was a chance for Mark to play tracks from his current album and an opportunity for me to play harmonica alongside for a couple of songs... Also in the picture my hard working Producer Heather who always keeps the show and me on track :-)

The Skiffle 'n' Blues Band live session

Friday 20th May was the return of the Skiffle 'n' Blues Band featuring Bill Farrow (guitar/vocals), Richie Milton (guitar/vocals) and Alan Glen (harmonica). This was a great fun show with plenty of laughs all round and some great acoustic numbers from these well seasoned musicians...

British Blues Award - Please vote for The Blues Session

The Blues Session broadcasts from Radio Wey, an independent community station that is not commercially financed and not part of a National Radio Network. The unassuming building lies in the grounds of St. Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey and the station provides output to this and Ashford Hospital along with the Internet stream from www.radiowey.co.uk It’s a David and Goliath contest for The Blues Session as the show is competing in the BBAs against shows from commercial radio stations and the BBC.

Every vote counts and I ask that you take some time to support my show, support Radio Wey and support live music. To vote please go to www.britishbluesawards.co.uk/vote

Bare Bones Boogie Band

The Bare Bones Boogie Band - Live on The Blues Session on Friday 6th May 2011.

The band was absolutely amazing with original songs, great rhythm and scorching vocals from Helen Turner. This is a band worth going to see. Check them out: www.myspace.com/barebonesboogieband

The Blues Session has been nominated for The British Blues Awards - Blues Broadcast Award. The show which is based at Radio Wey in Chertsey, Surrey is competing alongside the likes of Paul Jones on BBC Radio 2 so a David and Goliath match. Please support this small independent station and help to put live blues music on the map. Check out Radio Wey www.radiowey.co.uk with all the specialist music and top quality programmes.

To vote for The Blues Session and many other categories go to:

http://www.britishbluesawards.co.uk/vote.htm

Best wishes and thank you for your support.

Martin Clarke

Songbird on The Blues Session

Friday 22nd April 2011 and live music from 'Songbird'. The line up (left to right) Emil Engstrom bass, Debby Bracknell vocals, Martin Clarke (me) guest harmonica, Robin Lowery drums and Les Davis guitar.

Some superb blues covers and a band worth going to see live either as a blues band or a jazz trio...

Gordon Smith & Friends

The Blues Session - Friday 15th April 2011 Live music in the studio from Gordon Smith, Alan Glen and Jim Mercer. The quality of blues rarely gets better than this... all three artists are a master at what they do. Superb guitar work from Gordon Smith, backed by superb vocals. Alan Glen, one of the top harmonica players in the U.K and a style of his own that other players can only attempt to mimic. Jim Mercer with a circa 1950's double bass that sounds as good as it looks. Live music almost every Friday on The Blues Session on Radio Wey... come join us for two hours of blues. Friday from 9pm listen on-line www.radiowey.co.uk

The Barcodes - Album launch for 'Be Cool'

Saturday 9th April 2011 - Brook's Blues Bar, Fulham. Brook’s Blues Bar is tucked away off the beaten track in a corner of Fulham that could quite easily be missed unless you had a reason to be there. Going to see The Barcodes launch a new album was more than enough reason. The new album ‘Be Cool’ is the very best from the trio of well seasoned blues and jazz musicians. Alan Glen (The Yardbirds, Nine below Zero, Little Axe and The Incredible Blues Puppies) on guitar and harmonica provided vocals; Bob Haddrell played keyboards, bass pedals and also provided vocals; Dino Coccia (Grace Jones, Harmonica Fats) was on drums. This evening also included guest saxophonist/flautist Nick Newall (Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band).

Thursday 7th April -The Boom Boom Club in Sutton - Oli Brown on tour

Thursday 7th April -The Boom Boom Club in Sutton - Oli Brown on tour
What an amazing night this was; Oli was awesome; his guitar work just seems to get better and better...

The Blues Session - Nominated for an award

Thanks to everyone who has voted for me - My blues show is one of seven nominated from across the U.K to go forward for an award. In just two years The Blues Session has gained more and more support; Thank you so much and help to keep music live by getting along to your local venues and enjoying music as it should be enjoyed; live! http://www.earlyblues.com/newsstand.htm

The Blues Session - Full on.

Friday 25th March was a busy night on The Blues Session with a live set from Adam Grogdope and a chance to chat for the first time with Jennifer Wheeler who is an Aficionado and devotee of the Chicago Blues Scene. With tracks from Adam's recently released CD, information overload on the world of Blues in and around Chicago and a special tribute to the late Pinetop Perkins who passed on the 21st March to Blues Heaven; the show was full on!

The Tribute to Cyril Davies at The Eel Pie Club

The Tribute To Cyril Davies night on Wednesday 23rd March is an annual event not to be missed and this year was no exception. The line up was so big this year that they ran out of time, which was a great shame. The musician of the evening for me was Art Themen who seemed to smile throughout both sets and congratulate fellow musicians with looks of acknowledgement; what a nice bloke... A recording of the event is available on CD, just e-mail me for details.

Friday 18th March 2011 - The Blues Session with live music from Oli Brown and Ron Sayer. This was an amazing show and probably one of the best ever acoustic sets from Oli who is a very talented singer/song writer and guitarist. Ron Sayer was also fantastic and no surprises on how he picked up an award for best guitarist in 1996!

Fellow Blues Presenters

BBC Studio 2 - Maida Vale, London. Tuesday 15th March 2011 and the recording of a two hour special to celebrate Paul Jones and 25 years of broadcasting for the Beeb. What a great night it turned out to be. Music from 24 Pesos, Marcus Bonfanti and Oli Brown.

The Delano Rockets (formally The Phil Astles Band) now includes Geoff Peel on guitar. Geoff's guitar work brings a whole new dimension to the band and they are about to record a debut album for release later this year. Some amazing new material and a new smooth sound will carry this band to success, I'm sure.

Friday 18th February 2001 - The Blues Session with Richard Clarke providing an acoustic set made up of self penned songs and covers. A talented singer, song writer and guitar player who is going places... First heard on radio on 'The Blues Session'.

Another night of live music with Adam Norsworthy and Derek Kingaby of The Mustangs. A chance to chat about upcoming projects and blues festivals. Catch them live on Wednesday 9th February at The Eel Pie Club in Twickenham. Check out the web site www.themustangs.co.uk

The Blues Session - Live Music at Home

Just another day on The Blues Session - Live Music at home.

Every Friday from 9pm on Radio Wey.

Also on KCOR from 10pm every Thursday (see KCOR schedule for repeat shows)

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