Paul Jones
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Paul Jones: The Best in Rhythm and Blues
Paul's personal selection of the very best in rhythm and blues, past and present.
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Paul Jones 21 Jan: New releases and classic tracks
A big bunch of records this week, with tracks from The Four Als, Wilko Johnson, Professor Longhair, Sugar Boy Crawford & Dr John, Andy Fairweather Low, Steve Cropper, Erja Lyttinen, Willy Buck, Otis Grand, James Cotton, Kelly Joe Phelps and Manfred Mann.
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Paul Jones 14 Jan: Kenny Wayne Shepherd
HIghlights of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band from BluesFest 2012, plus CD tracks from Lurrie Bell, Paul Carrack, Guy Tortora, Brian Protheroe, Little Feat and Joe Bonamassa
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Paul Jones 7 Jan: Best of 2012
A selection of Paul's favourite blues albums of 2012 - featuring Joe Louis Walker, Eric Bibb, Walter Trout, Heritage Blues Orchestra, Curtis Salgado, Janiva Magness, Joe Bonamassa, The A, B, C, & D Of Boogie Woogie, Robert Cray Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ian Siegal & The Mississippi Mudbloods and B.B. King
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Paul Jones 17 Dec: Classics and Christmas
New releases and classic cuts from Lee Dorsey, Sugar Blue, Terry Harmonica Bean, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Steve Wright, E.B. Davis & The Greyhound Blues Band, Katie Bell Nubin, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Joe Colombo. Plus a hint of Christmas and New Year from Christina Aguilera...
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Paul Jones 10 Dec: Lazy Lester
Lazy Lester in session and interview, plus CD tracks from Chris Kenner, Eddie Taylor Jr, Muddy Waters, Maxine Brown and James Armstrong.
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Paul Jones 3 Dec: New releases and Classic Tracks
CD tracks from Vance Kelly & His Backstreet Blues Band, Roosevelt Sykes, Gary Clark Jr, Michael Bram, Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion, Luther Ingram, Mike Wheeler, Mick Hucknall, Madeline Bell, Fathead and JW Jones
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Paul Jones 26 Nov: Geoff Achison, Toby Walker & The UK...
A great session from Geoff, Toby and the band. Plus CD tracks from Jools Holland, Mississippi Heat, Paul Lamb & The Kingsnakes, Mark Knopfler, Willie Dixon, Animals & Friends and Jimi Hendrix
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Paul Jones 19 Nov: Alvin Youngblood Hart
An interview and session with Alvin Youngblood Hart and a tribute to the late Big Jim Sullivan. Plus CD tracks from Etta James, Matt Schofield, Shuggie Otis, Manfred Mann, Buddy Whittington and Jackie Lynton.
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Paul Jones: James Hunter/Terry Callier
We have James Hunter in session and we pay tribute to the late Terry Callier. Plus CD tracks from Guitar Jr, The Rolling Stones, The Motives and Blind Willie Johnson.
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Paul Jones 5 Nov: Ian Siegal
An interview with Ian Siegal, a session track from JJ Grey & Mofro, plus CD tracks from BB King, Magic Sam, Simon McBride and Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers
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Paul Jones 29 Oct: Larry McCray
A live session from Larry McCray and a tribute to the late Nick Curran. Plus tracks from Kent duChaine, Geoff Achison, W.T. Feaster Band, Albany Down, Memphis Slim and The Fabulous Thunderbirds
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Paul Jones 22 Oct: Catfish Keith
An interview with Catfish Keith, plus news of the Harmonica Festival and tracks from The Bluesmasters, The Bo-Keys, Donoman, B.T.C. Blues Revue, Allen Toussaint and JOhnny Sansone.
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Paul Jones 15 Oct: Lincoln Durham
Lincoln Durham in session, plus CD tracks from Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart, Habib Koit & Eric Bibb, Shuggie Otis, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Priscilla Bowman, Zac Harmon, Manfred Mann and Van Morrison.
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Paul Jones 8 Oct: Jon Cleary
Jon Cleary in session and conversation, plus CD tracks from Walter Trout, Guy Tortora, Magic Slim and John Pearson.
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Paul Jones 1 Oct: Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Robert Randolph & The Family Band in session, CD tracks from Robert & Eric Clapton and Ted Beard. Plus Robert and Paul have a chat.
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Paul Jones 24 Sept: New Releases
Tracks from Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Erja Lyytinnen, Chris Smither, Kelly Joe Phelps, Otis Spann, Baby Face Leroy, Ian Siegal, Etta James, Mike Stern, Larry Garner & Beth Hart
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Paul Jones 17 Sept: Sandi Thom
Sandi Thom in session and conversation, plus news of the British Blues Awards winners. CD tracks from Oli Brown, Paddy Milner, Stephen Dale Petit, Grady Champion, Hans Theessink & Terry Evans and Stevey Hay.
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Paul Jones 10 Sept: Paul Cox & Charlie Fabert in session
A live session from Paul Cox & Charlie Fabert, an obituary to keyboard player Lou Martin, rare vinyl from Baby Face Leroy and CD tracks from Joe Louis Walker, David Honeyboy Edwards, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Rory Gallagher, Blues'n'Trouble and Martin Clarke & Lou Martin
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Paul Jones 3 Sept: Bex Marshall
Bex Marshall in session, plus tracks from Little Walter, Lazy Lester, Joss Stone, Hokum Hotshots, Larry McCray, Nimmo Brothers, Robert Cray Band, Lincoln Durham & Snooks Eaglin.
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Paul Jones 27 Aug: Favouritism - Tributes & Salutes
Blues Artists pay tribute to the great bluesmen, with tracks by Billy Boy Arnold, Muddy Waters, Maria Muldaur, Elton John, Taj Mahal, Gary Moore, Eric Bibb, Z.Z.'s Friends, Henry Gray, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Jeff BEck, Eric Clapton, Rory Block, Henry Butler, Steve James, Luther Allison, Jon Cleary, Dr John, Duke Robillard and Johnny Adams
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Paul Jones 20 Aug: Hugh Laurie & Festivals
Highlights of Hugh Laurie, live from Cheltenham, Jazz Festival and news of forthcoming festivals; with tracks from King King, Earl Thomas with Paddy Milner & The Big Sounds, Porter, Marquise Knox
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Paul Jones 13 Aug: Andrew Love tribute
An obituary to Andrew Love of the Memphis Horns, plus CD tracks from Michael Burks, The Blues Band, Quintus McCormack, Happy Johnson, Sandi Thom, Mahalia Jackson, Phantom Blues Band, Louisiana Red, Richard Studholme and The Mar-Keys
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Paul Jones 6 Aug: Doug Macleod
Doug Macleod drops in for a chat and to do a live session. Plus CD tracks from Mike Sanchez, Heritage Blues Orchestra, Steve Brookes, Lazy Lester and Lascelles Perkins.
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Paul Jones 30 July: Lee 'Shot' Williams
An obituary tribute to Lee'Shot' Williams, plus CD tracks from The Rolling Stones, Paul Lamb & The King Snakes, Eddie Martin, Olympic Runners, Pinetop Perkins, Lucky Peterson, The Neatbeats, Bex Marshall, John Mayer, Manuel Galban and Herb Hardesty
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Paul Jones 23 July: Ramon Goose
Ramon Goose in session, with a band featuring Paul Jones & Pee Wee Ellis. Plus CD tracks by Howlin' Wolf, Jon Lord, Jon Cleary, Dr John, Rory Block and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
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Paul Jones 16 July: Ron Sayer Jr
A live session from Ron Sayer Jr and an obituary to Abram Wilson. Plus CD tracks from Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Dick Farrelley & Matt Walklate, Cassandra Wilson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, 24 Pesos and Errol Linton.
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Paul Jones 9 July: BluesFest Special
Extended versions of interviews and live music highlights from our BluesFest 2012 Special, featuring Robert Cray, Eric Bibb, Gov't Mule, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Ian Siegal & The Mississippi Mudbloods.
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Paul Jones 2 July: Matt Schofield
Matt Schofield recorded live at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, plus CD tracks from The A, B, C & D Of Boogie Woogie, Robert Cray, Del Rey, Mark Graham, Sonny Landreth and Betty Wright.
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Paul Jones 25 June: BluesFest Preview
Tracks by artists appearing at BluesFest 2012 - Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Tom Jones, Robert Cray, Hugh Laurie, Eric Bibb, Van Morrison, Ian Siegal, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Charles Bradley & Gov't Mule
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Paul Jones 18 June: Earl Thomas & Paddy Milner
A live session from Earl Thomas with Paddy Milner & The Big Sounds, plus a tribute to the late Donald 'Duck'Dunn. Also CD tracks from Woody Mann and Doug Macleod
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Paul Jones 11 June: Levon Helm
An obituary tribute to Levon Helm, plus tracks from Bonnie Raitt, Lee 'Shot' Williams, Phantom Blues Band, Albert Washington, Studerbaker John & Royal Southern Brotherhood
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Paul Jones 28 May: Cherry Lee Mewis
Cherry Lee Mewis live in session and an obituary to Michael Burks. Plus CD tracks from Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, Lazy Lester, Jon Cleary, Samantha Fish, Warren Haynes and B.B. King
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Paul Jones 21 May: Joe Bonamassa
An in-depth interview Special with Joe Bonamassa.
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Paul Jones 14 May: Jon Amor Blues Group & The Blues...
Jon Amor Blues Group in session, plus some of the Blues Music Awards winners including tracks from Chicago: A Living Blues History, David Maxwell & Otis Spann, Eric Bibb, Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Sansone, Tab Benoit, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Howlin' Wolf
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Paul Jones 7 May: Dani Wilde
Dani Wilde live in session, an obituary to Jerry McCain and tracks from The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Johnny Sansone, Eddie C. Campbell and Rick Holmstrom/John 'Juke' Logan/Stephen Hodges.
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Paul Jones 30 Apr: Mitch Laddie
Mitch Laddie in session, plus CD tracks from Jimmy Thomas, Nimmo Brothers, Buddy Whittington, Hamilton Loomis, Mud Morganfield, Tom Jones, Matt Schofield and David Maxwell & Otis Spann
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Pau lJones 23 Apr: Walter Trout
Walter Trout in session, plus CD tracks from Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmie Vaughan, Dani Wilde, Tab Benoit, Charles Bradley, Dion and Janiva Magness.
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Pau lJones 16 Apr: 24Pesos in session
A live session from 24Pesos, plus CD tracks from The Billy Walton Band, Blind Willie Johnson, Cash Box Kings, Mary Flower, Curtis Salgado, Robert Penn and Ron Sayer Jr.
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Paul Jones 9 Apr: Oli Brown in session
Oli Brown in session, plus tracks from Cherry Lee Mewis, Charlie Brown, Tipitina, Art Neville, The Upsetters, Larry Garner, Sena Ehrhardt and Howlin' Wolf.
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Paul Jones 2 Apr: Watermelon Slim
Watermelon Slim in session plus an obituary tribute to Red Holloway. Cd tracks from Brenda Boykin, John Mayall, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Etta James, Clare Free and The Maggie Ross Band, Sunnyland Slim and Johnny Silvo
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Paul Jones 26 Mar: Wilko Johnson
An interview with Wilko Johnson, featuring tracks from his time with Dr Feelgood, plus a session track from Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces, CD tracks from Tre, The Cash Box Kings, Jools Holland & Ruby Turner and a look at the new Joe Bonamassa DVD.
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Paul Jones 19 Mar: Eddie & Frank Thomas
An interview and session with Eric & Frank Thomas, plus tracks from Mac Arnold, Chris Rea, Lucky Peterson, Mitch Laddie and Larry Miller.
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Paul Jones 12 Mar: Louisiana Red Tribute
An obituary tribute to Louisiana Red, plus Heritage Blues Orchestra, Jack Bruce, Watermelon Slim, Mother Earth and Krissy Matthews
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Paul Jones 5 Mar: W.T. Feaster Band
The W.T. Feaster Band in session, plus tracks from Sean Costello, Tuff Green, B.B. King, Chris Smither, Walter Trout, Otis Taylor, Blues Club and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
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Paul Jones 27 Feb: Gig news and some new releases
Tracks from Piano Red, Blue Bishops, Trombone Shorty, Dave Lewis' 1Up, Spikedrivers, Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke, The National Independent Gospel Singers Of Atlanta Georgia, Bernie Marsden, Eddie & Frank Thomas, Eric Bibb, Gregory Porter and Jon Amor Blues Group
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Paul Jones 20 Feb: Grammy Winners & New Releases
Music from Maria Muldaur, Lincoln Durham, Booker T. Jones, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tristan Mackay, Keith B. Brown, Georg Schroeter & Marc Breitfelder, Etta James, Guy Jenkins, Matt Andersen and Chuck Bernard & His Blue Notes. Paul Jones Blues Show now on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BBCR2PaulJones
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Paul Jones 13 Feb: Johnny Otis
A special obituary tribute to the late Johnny Otis - drummer, singer, talent scout, record label owner, producer, painter, broadcaster and all-round rhythm & blues legend!
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Paul Jones 6 Feb: Howard Tate
An obituary tribute to Howard Tate, plus CD tracks from Toronzo Cannon, Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed, The Motives feat Matt Taylor, Nat Martin Band, Joe Louis Walker, North Mississippi Allstars feat Mavis Staples and Sean Chambers Band
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Paul Jones 30 Jan: Etta James
A special obituary tribute to Etta James
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Paul Jones 23 Jan: Will Wilde in session
A live session from Will Wilde, plus a look at the Grammy nominations and CD tracks from Etta James, Marcia Ball, Gregg Allman, Joe Louis Walker & Otis Grand, Johnny Heartsman, C.J. Chenier and Booker T Jones
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Paul Jones 16 Jan: A tribute to Doyle Bramhall
An obituary tribute to Doyle Bramhall & CD tracks from Michael Powers, Marquise Knox, Paul Cox & Charlie Fabert, Tad Robinson, Big James & The Chicago Playboys, Chick Willis, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Doyle Bramhall, Marcus Bonfanti and The Johnny Otis Show.
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Paul Jones 9 Jan: Best of 2011, the ones that got away!
Featuring, Zora Young, Diunna Greenleaf, Jay Gaunt, Hazmat Modine, Demetria Taylor, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Doug Macleod, Chris Bergson Band, Cinqui, Will Wilde & Finis Tasby.
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Paul Jones 19 Dec: Best of 2011
A selection of favourites of the year, featuring Matt Schofield, Jon Cleary, Gregg Allman, Eric Clapton & Wynton Marsalis, Buddy Whittington, Errol Linton, Son House, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bighead Blues Club & Joe Bonamassa.
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Paul Jones 12 Dec: Hubert Sumlin R.I.P.
An obituary to Hubert Sumlin, with tracks from Howlin' Wolf and Hubert. Also tracks from Stephen Dale Petit and some Christmas R&B from Michael Burks, Brian Setzer, Sonny Rhodes, Eddie Floyd and Brian Protheroe
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Paul Jones 5 Dec: New releases and classic R&B
CD tracks from Howlin' Wolf, J.J. Grey & Mofro, Catfish Keith, Cash Box Kings, Chris Barber & Roger Hill, Chris Rea, Sista Monica Parker, Ramon Goose, Guy Tortora, The Producers and Tommy Emmanuel.
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Paul Jones 28 Nov: Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd in session and interview, plus CD tracks from Gus Jenkins, Sheryl Crowley, Wallace Coleman, Robert Jr Lockwood, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa and Earl Green & The Right Time.
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Paul Jones 21 Nov: Steve Cropper
An in-depth interview with Steve Cropper, with CD tracks from Steve, Booker T & The MGs, The Blues Brothers Band, Otis Redding and Joe Louis Walker. Plus live tracks from The Great R&B Festival at Colne, with The Animals & Friends feat. Steve Cropper.
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Paul Jones 14 Nov: Buddy Whittington
Buddy Whittington, live at the Great British R&B Festival at Colne. Obituary tributes to Jerry Ragavoy and John-Alex Mason, plus CD tracks from Etta James, C.J. Chenier, Johnny Nocturne Band feat. Brenda Boykin, Lorraine Ellison, Kai Winding, Howard Tate, Taj Mahal and James Taylor Quartet.
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Paul Jones 7 Nov: Gary Fletcher Band
The Gary Fletcher Band recorded live at Colne, plus an obituary to Bob Brunning. CD tracks from Barbara Perry, Big Head Todd, Robin Trower, Little Axe, Marcus Bonfanti, Fleetwood Mac, Brunning/Hall Sunflower Blues Band, Deluxe Blues Band
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Paul Jones 31 Oct: Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces
Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces recorded live at Colne in August, an obituary to Nicholas Ashford, a preview of Carlisle and Torquay Blues Festivals. CD tracks from Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, King King, Vernon Garrett, Jim Diamond, Ray Charles, Johnny Otis, Rita Engedalen, Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Ernest Lanes.
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Paul Jones 24 Oct: Oli Brown
Live music from Oli Brown at Colne festival, plus tracks from Guy Davis Jr, Maxwell Davis, Ry Cooder, John Mayall, Son Of Dave, Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne, Diunna Greenleaf and Mike Dowling.
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Paul Jones 17 Oct: Jon Cleary & The Philthy Phew session
A live session from Jon Cleary & The Philthy Phew and an obituary tribute to Willy 'Big Eyes' Smith. Plus CD tracks from Duke Robillard, Son House, Steve James, Memphis Slim, Mike Sanchez, Muddy Waters, Otis Spann and Pinetop Perkins.
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PaulJones: Joe Bonamassa 10 Oct 2011
Joe Bonamassa and his band perform an exclusive session in our Maida Vale studios and Joe talks with Paul Jones about his career, song writing, influences, collaborations and life on the road.
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Paul Jones 3 Oct: Paddy Milner in session
Paddy Milner in session and an obituary to Ottilie Patterson. Plus CD tracks from Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Junior Wells, Lazy Lester, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes and Keb''Mo.
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Paul Jones 26 Sep: Imelda May
Imelda May in session and conversation, plus CD tracks from Louisiana Red, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton and Chris Rea.
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Paul Jones 19 Sep: Colne Highlights 2
Our second programme of Live highlights from the International Stage at The Great British R&B Festival in Colne features Jack Bruce & The Norman Beaker Band, Lisa Mills & Ian Jennings, Jolly Jumper & Big Moe, Larry Miller, Sharrie Williams & The Wiseguys, Hamilton Loomis and Mavis Staples
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Paul Jones 12 Sept: Colne Festival - Highlights 1
The first of two programmes of highlights from the Great British R&B Festival at Colne, including music from Sherman Robertson, Wilko Johnson, Robin Trower, James Hunter, Braithwaite & Whiteley, The Animals & Friends featuring Steve Cropper and Mud Morganfield. Part 2 next week.
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Paul Jones 5 Sept: David Honeyboy Edwards
An obituary tribute to David Honeyboy Edwards, with an in-depth interview, live session songs and CD tracks.
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Paul Jones 22 Aug: Colne Preview
A preview of Colne Festival, featuring Jack Bruce, Sherman Robertson, Jack Blackman, Tom Doughty, Mavis Staples, Gary Fletcher Band. The Robert Cray Band recorded at Cambridge Folk Festival. Plus CD tracks from Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Otis Redding.
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Paul Jones 15 Aug: Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Highlights of Robert Randolph & The Family Band In Concert, plus CD tracks from James Hunter, George Harmonica Smith, Phoebe Snow, Donny Hathaway & The Impressions.
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Paul Jones 8 Aug: Errol Linton in session
A Session from Errol Linton, plus CD tracks from Buddy Guy, The Contours, Johnny Pate, Jimmy Rogers, Jon Lord Blues Project, The Staple Singers, Matt Schofield & John Nemeth
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Paul Jones 1 Aug: No podcast this week
No podcast this week as it's a live music special with Dr John, but you can Listen Again to the programme on the Paul Jones pages at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2
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Paul Jones 25 July: Maryport Festival Preview
A preview of Maryport Blues Festival and an obituary tribute to Gil Scott-Heron. CD tracks from Jonny Lang, Cadillac Kings ,Ian Siegal, Joe louis Walker, Henrik Freicshlader, Black Country Communion, Trampled Underfoot and Sandi Thom.
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Paul Jones18 July: No podcast this week
No podcast this week as it's a live music special, but you can Listen Again to the programme and hear an extended version of the interview with Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks on the Paul Jones pages at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2
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Paul Jones 11 July: Bad Influence
Bad Influence in session, plus CD tracks from Howlin' Wolf, John Primer, Ian Siegal, Rory Gallagher, Rory Block and an obituary tribute to Eddie Kirkland
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Paul Jones 4 July: Cornell Dupree
An obituary tribute to Cornell Dupree, plus CD tracks from Hazmat Modine, Aretha Franklin, Stephen Dale Petit, Quintus McCormick Blues Band, Wallace Coleman, Warren Haynes, Hokie Joint, Candi Staton and Grady Champion
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Paul Jones 27 June: Albany Down in session
Albany Down in session, an obituary tribute to Big Jack Johnson, plus CD tracks from Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers, Chris Barber, Paul Jones, Christine Kittrell, Robert Randolph Family Band and the Tedeschi Trucks Band
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Paul Jones 20 June: Girls With Guitars in session
A session from Blues Caravan: Girls With Guitars. Plus a preview of BluesFest London, featuring tracks from B.B. King, Jon Cleary, Dr John, Booker T Jones, Ramsay Lewis, Georgie Fame, The Blind Boys Of Alabama and Dr Feelgood.
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Paul Jones 13 June: Woody Mann
An interview and session with Woody Mann, plus CD tracks from Matt Schofield, Paddy Milner, Pokey LaFarge, Eric Bibb and Walter Trout
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Paul Jones 6 June: The Blue Bishops
The Blue Bishops in session, plus tracks from The Mannish Boys, Lucky Peterson, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Errol Linton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Chantel McGregor and Nick Moss.
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Paul Jones 30 May: Paul Oliver & Michael Roach
An interview with blues historian Paul Oliver and singer Michael Roach about the work of the European Blues Association. Also CD tracks from Ian Parker, Sonny Black, Vaneese Thomas and Guy Davis.
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Paul Jones 23 May: JJ Grey & Mofro
An interview and session with JJ Grey & Mofro, plus CD tracks from Eric Bibb, Joe Bonamassa, Mighty Sam McClain, Gregory Porter and Larry Taylor.
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Paul Jones 16 May: Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces
A live session from Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces, plus CD tracks from Larry Garner, Chicago Red, Hamilton Loomis, Bob Corritore, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, Solomon Burke, Pinetop Perkins & Willy 'Big Eyes' Smith and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
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Paul Jones 9 May: Robert Johnson
A special programme to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Robert Johnson, featuring his music and tracks from Elmore James, Cream, Mississippi Sheiks, Robert Jr Lockwood, Steve Miller Band, Hugh Laurie, Muddy Waters, Big Head Blues Club, Mick Simpson and Eric Clapton.
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Paul Jones 2 May: Matt Schofield
A live session and interview with Matt Schofield, plus CD tracks from Georgie Fame, The Steve Miller Band, JJ Grey & Mofro, Ian Siegal, Hugh Laurie, Blind Willie Johnson and Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
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Paul Jones 25 Apr: 25th Anniversary
An extended Special to celebrate 25 years of the Paul Jones Rhythm & Blues Show on BBC Radio 2. Features new live sets from 24Pesos, Kyla Brox, Marcus Bonfanti and Oli Brown. Plus from the archive: B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Jon Cleary, Joe Bonamassa, Allen Toussaint, Mavis Staples, Eric Bibb, Hubert Sumlin and John Mayall.
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Paul Jones 18 Apr: Warren Haynes
An hour's Special with an interview with Warren Haynes, featuring tracks from his new solo album, an exclusive acoustic live performance and tracks from Gov't Mule and The Allman Brothers Band.
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Paul Jones 11 Apr: Gary Fletcher Band in session
The Gary Fletcher Band in session and an obituary tribute to Pinetop Perkins. Plus CD tracks from Tommy Emmanuel, Chris Barber & Rag Mama Rag.
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Paul Jones 4 Apr: Jeff Beck
A special programme featuring an in-depth interview with the legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.
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Paul Jones 28 Mar: King King, featuring Alan Nimmo
A live session from King King, featuring Alan Nimmo. Pus CD tracks from Pinetop Perkins, Ola Onabule, Chicago Blues: A Living History, Robin Rogers, 24Pesos, Howlin' Bill and Albany Down.
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Paul Jones 21 Mar: Jack Bruce
An in-depth interview with Jack Bruce and a live session from Jack and his band.
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Paul Jones 14 Mar: Tribute to Bobby Robinson
A tribute to the late record producer Bobby Robinson and music from Lucky Peterson, Amos Lee, Sam Hare, Matt Andersen, Jeff Beck, Imelda May, Wilbert Harrison, King Curtis, Gladys Knight, King King and 24Pesos
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Paul Jones 7 Mar: Gregg Allman
A special programme, featuring an in-depth interview with Gregg Allman. Includes tracks from his new solo album and The Allman Brothers Band.
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Paul Jones 28 Feb: Erja Lyytinen
Finnish guitarist and singer Erja Lyytinen in session, plus CD tracks from Bob Corritore, Greg Allman, Preston Shannon, Eden Brent, Pura Fe', Albert White and Big Head Todd.
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Paul Jones 21 Feb: Gary Moore Tribute
An obituary tribute to Gary Moore, tracks from blues Grammy winners Pinetop Perkins & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, Buddy Guy, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mavis Staples, Jeff Beck, Chubby Carrier. Plus a pre-release track from Joe Bonamassa.
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Paul Jones 14 Feb: Memphis Special
Coverage of the Keeping The Blues Alive Awards & The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Paul Jones is presented with the International Award for 25 years of broadcasting the blues. Also backstage interviews and live music from the IBC finals.
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Paul Jones 9 Feb: Grammy Nominations and great blues
Tracks from Corey Harris, Saffire, Keb Mo', Grant Dermody, Sonny Boy Williamson, Sandi Thom, Mavis Staples, Luther Dickinson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd & more
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Paul Jones 31 Jan: Jenny Bohman Obituary
An obituary tribute to Jenny Bohman and Gerry Rafferty, plus CD tracks from Matt Perrine, Chris James & Patrick Rynn, Maxine Weldon, Earl Gaines, The Dovells, The Anglos, Ian Shaw and Kim Simmonds
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Paul Jones 24 Jan: Paul Lamb & The King Snakes
A session and interview with Paul Lamb & The King Snakes, plus CD tracks from Freddie King, Greg Allman, Kenny Neal, Walter Davis, R.L. Burnside and C.B.
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Paul Jones 17 Jan: classic blues & new releases
Music from Roomful Of Blues, Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces, The Dandeliers, The Persuasions, Junior Wells, Crazy Marvin Braxton, King Coleman, Blind Boys Of Alabama, Juke Boy Bonner, Omar Sharriff, Mavis Staples and Hazmat Modine
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Paul Jones 10 Jan: New releases & Classic R&B
CD tracks from J Geils Band, James Kinds, Boo Boo Davis, Jimmy Witherspoon, Chris Barber, Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Little Axe, Chuck Willis, Blues Engineers, Aaron Neville and Masters Of Groove.
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Paul Jones 3 Jan: Best Of 2010
Sessions from Joe Bonamassa, Robert Cray & Jon Cleary, plus CD tracks by James Cotton, Dr John, Eric Clapton, Lightnin' Hopkins, Charlie Musselwhite and Mississippi Heat. Also an interview extract from Alan Govenar.
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Paul Jones 20 Dec: New releases and festive tracks
CD tracks from Joe Louis Walker, Al King, Lowell Fulson, Otis Redding, Sam Montgomery “King Of Spades”, Bob Dylan, John O’Leary, West Weston’s Bluesonics and Paul Carrack. No programme Dec 27th
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Paul Jones 13 Dec: Joanne Shaw Taylor
Joanne Shaw Taylor in session and an obituary to the great gospel singer Albertina Walker. Plus CD tracks from Jeff Beck, Frank White, Ben Sidran, Studebaker John and Gary U.S. Bonds.
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Paul Jones 6 Dec: Michael Burks
Michael Burks live in session, plus an obituary to Little Smokey Smothers. Plus CD tracks from Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Cheryl Renee, Jimmy Copley & Friends, Brian Protheroe and Spikedrivers.
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Paul Jones 29 Nov: Hokie Joint
Hokie Joint in session, plus CD tracks from Dr John, Irma Thomas, Jimmy Rushing, Mose Allison, Eric Gales and Michael Messer
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Paul Jones 22 Nov: 24 Pesos In Session
A live session from 24 Pesos and an obituary to Rockie Charles, plus tracks from Little Feat, Junior Wells, Lillian Boutte, Janiva Magness, Henry Mancini and Stephen Dale Petit
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Paul Jones 15 Nov: General Norman Johnson
An obituary tribute to General Norman Johnson. Plus CD tracks from Mavis Staples, J.B. Lenoir, Clare Free, Eddie "The Chief" Clearwater, Golden Gate Quartet, Pura Fe, Groundhogs, Jools Holland and more
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Paul Jones 8 Nov: Carlisle Blues Festival/Solomon Burke
A preview of the Carlisle Blues Festival and an obituary to Solomon Burke, plus music from James Hunter, Mud Morganfield, Michael Burks, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Matt Schofield and Sara Mitra.
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Paul Jones 1 Nov: Son Of Dave
Son Of Dave in session and an obituary to Abbey Lincoln. Plus CD tracks from Doug Macleod, Big Walter Horton, Chubby Checker, Jenny Pope, Charlie Wood and Boyd Rivers.
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Paul Jones 25 Oct: Dani Wilde
Dani Wilde in session, an obituary to Kevin Thorpe and CD tracks from James Cotton, Eric Clapton, Buddy Whittington, Larry Carlton, Magic Slim & The Teardrops and more...
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Paul Jones 18 Nov: Sandi Thom
Sandi Thom in session and an obituary tribute to Richie Hayward, featuring tracks from Little Feat, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Paul Lamb & The Kingsnakes, Snowy White, Jack Blackman, Toby Walker, Junior Wells and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
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Paul Jones 11 Oct: Flanagan In Session
A session from Mark Flanagan and his trio, plus CD tracks from Ray Charles, Black Country Communion, Guitar Shorty, Mark Hummel, Rob Tognoni, Malted Milk, Little Axe and Jeff Beck.
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Paul Jones 4 Oct: Classic tracks and new releases
CD tracks from Howlin' Wolf, Ronnie Wood, Walter Trout, Dani Wilde, Jon Scofield, Dave Specter, Dave Thomas, Matt Perrine and an obituary tribute to Roy Carrier
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Paul Jones 27 Sep: New Releases & Classic Cuts
This week CD tracks from The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Big George Brock, Organized Noize, JJ Grey & Mofro, Simon Mc Bride, John Lee Hooker, JB Lenoir, Calvin Leavy, Bjrn Berge and Erja Lyttinen and more...
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Paul Jones 20 Oct: Chantel McGregor/Nine Below Zero
Session tracks from Chantel McGregor and Nine Below Zero. Plus an obituary to Calvin "Fuzz" Jones and CD tracks from Mavis Staples, Ola Onabule, JJ Milteau, Robin Trower, Matt Andersen, Johnny Stewart, Muddy Waters, James Cotton and more...
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Paul Jones 13 Sep: Dave Kelly
Dave Kelly in session, coverage of The British Blues Awards and an obituary to guitarist John Slaughter. CD tracks from Ian Siegal, Oli Brown, R.L. Burnside, Chris Barber, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Big Mojo Elem and Rance Allen and more.
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Paul Jones 6 Sep: Alvin Youngblood Hart
Alvin Youngblood Hart in session, plus CD tracks from Mississipp Heat, Feed Me, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Musselwhite, Braithwaite & Whiteley, John Jackson, Roy Book Binder, Mark Butcher and Glen David Andrews
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Paul Jones 23 Aug: Colne, Great R&B Festival
A Preview of the Great British R&B Festival in Colne, featuring tracks from Hans Theessink, Omar Kent Dykes, Magic Slim, Oli Brown, Sandi Thom, Pinetop Perkins, Freddie L Small, Champion Jack Dupree, Larry Garner and a tribute to the late Ali Ollie Woodson.
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Paul Jones 16 Aug: Jon Cleary - Piano, Bass & Drums
A live session and interview from Jon Cleary, plus CD tracks from Solomon Burke, BB King and more. Also an obituary tribute to Phillip Walker.
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Paul Jones 9 Aug: Mud Morganfield & The Dirty Aces
A live session from Mud Morganfield (eldest son of Muddy Waters) And Giles Robson & The Dirty Aces. Plus CD tracks from Stanton Moore, Spencer Wiggins, Dave Weld, Steve Miller Band, WT Feaster and many more.
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Paul Jones 2 Aug: Alan Govenar/Lightin' Hopkins
An interview with Alan Govenar about his new book on Lightnin' Hopkins, with music from Hopkins. Plus an obituary tribute to Tam White and CD tracks from Charlie Mussellwhite, Larry Miller and Tom Jones.
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Paul Jones 26 Jul: Maryport Blues Festival
An extended programme featuring live music and interviews with Robert Cray, Canned Heat, Booker T, The Hoax, Bex Marshall, Gregg Wright, Marcus Bonfanti, Paul Carrack, Paddy Milner's Big Sounds, Mica Paris, Hokie Joint & The Holmes Brothers
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Paul Jones 19 Jul: Dr. John
Dr. John & The Lower 911 in session, an obit tribute to Willie Headen and CD tracks from Blue Bishops, Walter Trout, 24 Pesos and Canned Heat
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Paul Jones 12 Jul: new releases & classic tracks
tracks from Matt Schofield, The Supremes, Harvey Fuqua, Paul Carrack, Mud Morganfield & The Dirty Aces, Gov.t Mule, Stephen Dale Petit and many more
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Paul Jones 5 Jul: Hazmat Modine
A session and interview from New York roots and blues outfit HAZMAT MODINE, plus CD tracks from Dr John, Helen Humes, Little Axe, Bill Leverty ,Oscar Brown Jr and Humphrey Lyttelton
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Paul Jones 28 Jun: Jimmie Vaughan in Session
Jimmie Vaughan in session, plus CD tracks from Michael Burks, Dr John, The Hoax, Buddy Guy, Simon McBride, Imelda May, Jim Crawford amd Isley Brothers
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Paul Jones 21 Jun: Eric Bibb
An interview and session with Eric Bibb & Grant Dermody. Plus a tribute to the late Larry Dale and CD tracks from Duke Robillard, Bad Influence and Otis Taylor
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Paul Jones 14 Jun: Earl Thomas & The Kings Of Rhythm
Earl Thomas & The Kings Of Rhythm in session, plus CD tracks from Ian Siegal, Aynsley Lister, Lightnin' Hopkins, Lula Reed, Tiny Topsy, Eugene "HIdeaway" Bridges and Geoff Achison
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Paul Jones 7 Jun: Ana Popovic
Ana Popovic in session and CD tracks from Grant Dermody, Tommy Castro, David Maxwell & Louisiana Red, Superchikan, Derek Trucks Band, Eden Brent, MonkeyJunk, and The Sojourners
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Paul Jones 31 May: 60s British Blues Explosion
Music from the blues boom of the 1960s, featuring Fleetwood Mac, Cream, The Rolling Stones, Chris Barber & Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, Jo Ann Kelly, Duster Bennet, Alexis Korner, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and many more...
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Paul Jones 24 May: Coco Montoya
Coco Montoya in session, plus CD tracks from Joe Bonamassa, Harrison Kennedy, Dale Hawkins, Louisiana Red, Dr Rubberfunk, Earl King and many more
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Paul Jones 17 May: Chantel McGregor
Chantel McGregor in session plus CD tracks from Chris Farlowe, Chicago Red, Lenny Kravitz, Jesse Dee, Pink Anderson, Lucky Peterson & more
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Paul Jones 10 May: Oli Brown
Oli Brown in session, plus CD tracks from Aretha Franklin, Tommy Castro, Catherine Russell, Cyril Davies, Incredible Blues Puppies, Big Maybelle and many more...
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Paul Jones 3 May: Willie Dixon
A special edition looking at the life and music of Willie Dixon, with tracks from Etta James, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, The Five Breezes, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, J.B. Lenoir, Koko Taylor and more...
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Paul Jones 26 Apr: Marva Wright Tribute
A tribute to the late Marva Wright, plus CD tracks from Ana Popovic, Oli Brown, Vernon Harrington, Will Shade, Flanagan, Eric Bibb, Donny Hathaway and more...
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Paul Jones 19 Apr: Clayton Love & Barbara Brown
Obituary tributes to Clayton Love and Barbara Brown, plus CD tracks from The Holmes Brothers, Jeff Beck & Joss Stone, Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm, Son Of Dave, Kat Pearson Thomas, C.A.S.T., Sandi Thom & Joe Bonamassa and more besides...
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Paul Jones 12 Apr: Larry Garner & The Norman Beaker Band
A session from Larry Garner & The Normnan Beaker Band, plus CD tracks from Jazz Gillum, Matt Schofield, JB Lenoir, Georgie Fame, Mud Morganfield, Brooks Williams and Homemade Jamz Blues Band.
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Paul Jones 5 Apr: Mike Vernon Special
We devote an extended programme to producer Mike Vernon, with an in-depth interview and music from Fleetwood Mac, Chicken Shack, Jay Owens, Sherman Robertson, Big Lucky Carter, Oli Brown, Hubert Sumlin, John Mayall, Otis Spann, Silas Hogan, Olympic Runners, Freddie King and many more...
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Paul Jones 29 Mar: Burnley Festival & Charlie Gillett
An obituary tribute to broadcaster Charlie Gillett, a preview of Burnley Festival and CD tracks from Maxine Brown, Willie Dixon, James Hunter, The Stumble, Manfred Mann, The Coasters, Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters, Mahalia Jackson and many more...
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Paul Jones 22 Mar: Dave Lewis' 1UP
Dave Lewis' 1UP in session, plus CD tracks from Cherry Lee Mewis, Michael Roach, John Jackson, Coco Montoya, Louis Jordan, Bare Bones Boogie Band, Johnny Winter, Erma Franklin and Popa Chubby
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Paul Jones 15 Mar: Joe Bonamassa Special
An interview with Paul Jones and Joe Bonamassa and brief clips of the music from his live special at Maida Vale
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Paul Jones 8 Mar: Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam
Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam in session, plus CD tracks by Lucky Peterson, Sonny Terry, Andrew "Jr Boy" Jones, Raga Mama Rag, John Dee Holeman, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Joe Bonamassa & BB King and more...
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Paul Jones 1 Mar: King King & Hamilton Loomis
A slight return to sessions by King King and Hamilton Loomis. Plus an obituary tribute to Bobby Charles and CD tracks from Earl Thomas, Sam Carr, Coco Montoya, Sam Moore, Fats Domino and more...
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Paul Jones 22 Feb: Ian Siegal (slight return)
A track from Ian Siegal's session, plus CD tarcks by Harrison Kennedy, Koko Taylor, Sugar Blue, Dayna Kurtz, John Dankworth, Nine Below Zero, Johnny Copeland, Bobby Rush and more...
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Paul Jones 15 Mar: Krissy Matthews
Krissy Matthews in session plus CD tracks from Big Al Downing, Amar Sundy, Eric Bibb, Jesse Dee, Billy Walton, Buddy Guy, Solomn Burke and more...
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Paul Jones 8 Feb: Bernie Marsden In Session
Bernie Marsden plays the music of Rory Gallagher, an obituary tribute to Earl Gaines and a look at the Blues Grammy Winners. CD tracks from Little Walter, Derek Trucks Band, Buckwheat Zydeco, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Booker T and many more...
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Paul Jones 1 Feb: Willie Mitchell
An obituary tribute to Willie Mitchell, plus a slight return to Catfish Keith & Eddie Martin in session. CD tracks from Joe Louis Walker, Speckled Red, Jeff Lang, Al Green, Ann Peebles and more...
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Paul Jones 25 Jan: Joe Bonamassa Ticket Giveaway
News of our exclusive Joe Bonamassa gig, plus tracks from Boo Boo Davis, Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys, Ronnie Earl, Van Morrison, The Pirates, Hambone Willie Newbern, Muddy Waters and many more...
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Paul Jones 18 Jan: New releases & classic cuts
CD tracks from Lil' Dave Thompson, Jonny Henderson, Lillian Boutte, Sam Cooke, Sonny Boy Williamson, Marcus Bonfanti, Ryan Shaw and more...
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Paul Jones 11 Jan: Bex Marshall
Bex Marshall in session, plus tracks by Zac Harmon, Eddie Frierson, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Tom Rigney, The Hytones, Jesse Dee, Guy Tortora and Snooks Eaglin
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Paul Jones 4 Jan: Best of 2009
Paul plays some of his favourites of the past year, including Larry Garner, Ian Siegal, Derek Trucks, Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood, Jimmy Witherspoon, Charlie Wood, Ruthie Foster, Eric Bibb and Robert Cray
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Paul Jones 14 Dec: King King
A live session from King King, plus and obituary tribute to John Carter of The Flamingos & The Dells. Also CD tracks from Oli Brown, Gwyn Ashton, John Hammond, Cecil Gant, Percy Sledge and more...
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Paul Jones 7 Dec: Nine Below Zero
A live session from Nine Below Zero, an obituary tribute to Norton Buffalo and CD tracks by Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, Mahalia Jackson, Bernie Marsden, Zora Young and more...
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Paul Jones 30 Nov: Gov't Mule
A live session from Gov't Mule, an obituary tribute to Luther Dixon, plus CD tracks from Nine Below Zero, Arthur Adams, Tommy Castro, Magic Sam and many more
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Paul Jones 23 Nov: Buddy Whittington & Johnny Jones
We return to sessions by Buddy Whittington and Johnny Jones. Plus CD tracks from Sugar Pie DeSanto, Major Lance, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Joe Bonamassa, Clarence Fountain, Andy Fairweather Low and more...
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Paul Jones 16 Nov: Sam Carr Tribute
An obituary tribute to drummer Sam Carr, plus CD tracks from Chuck Berry, Kyla Brox, Woody Mann, Steve Hackett, Catfish Keith, Bill Frisell, Gov't Mule, Corey Harris, Geater Davis and Hiram Bullock.
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Paul Jones: 9 Nov Jesse Dee
Jesse Dee in session plus tracks from Freddy Robinson, John Scofield, Tom Principato, Jenny Bohman, Robin Trower and Miller Anderson.
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Paul Jones: 2 Nov Ian Siegal
An extended interview and session with Ian Siegal, plus CD tracks from Richard Bona, Southside Johnny, Shirley Johnson, Hokie Joint, Big Lucky Carter and a slight return to a session by Mike Dowling.
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PaulJones: 26 Oct Aynsley Lister
Aynsley Lister with a new session, plus past session highlights from Robert Cray, Jon Cleary, Guy Davis, Ruthie Foster, Eric Bibb, Sonny Landreth, Van Morrison, James Hunter, John Hammond and Duke Robillard as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC Maida Vale studios where our sessions are recorded.
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Paul Jones: 19 Oct Dave Kelly
A solo session from Dave Kelly and an obituary tribute to Marie Knight. Also tracks from Will Wilde, Liane Carroll, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Gary US Bonds and more...
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Paul Jones: 12 Oct Walter Trout
Highlights of Walter Trout live at The Phoenix in Exeter, plus tracks from Matt Schofield, Earl Gaines, Georgie Fame & Eddie C Campbell
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Paul Jones 5 Oct: Alan Price
An extended interview with Alan Price, plus tracks from Larry Garner, Jon Hendricks, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam and Curtis Stigers
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Paul Jones 28 Sep: Honeyboy & Geoff Achison
A slight return to sessions from Honeyboy Edwards and Geoff Achison, plus obituary tributes to Billy Riley, Barry Beckett and Jim Dickinson. With CD tracks from Aretha Franklin, Lightnin' Hopkins, Chris Rea, Luther Allison, Alvin Youngblood Hart, North Mississippi Allstars and many more...
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Paul Jones 21 Sep: Sherman Robertson & Marcus Bonfanti
A slight return to live sessions by Sherman Robertson and Marcus Bonfanti. Also our obituary to Les Paul and CD tracks by Joe Bonamassa, Mississippi John Hurt, Micky Moody, Walter Trout, Tom Doughty and many more...
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Paul Jones 14 Sep: Charlie Wood In Session
A live session from keyboard wizard Charlie Wood, plus an obituary to songwriter Ellie Greenwich. Tracks from Steve Winwood & Eric Clapton, Mr Groove Band, The Exciters, Jesse Dee, Johnnie Bassett, Terry Callier and Jimmie Johnson
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Paul Jones 7 Sep: Stanton Moore Trio
A live session from The Stanton Moore Trio, plus an obituary tribute to Jesse Fortune. Also tracks from Duke Robillard, Eddie Martin, John Mayall, Otis Taylor and more besides...
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Paul Jones 31 Aug: Maryport Festival Special
Highlights from the Maryport Blues Festival in July, with John Mayall, The Blues Band, Ruby Turner, King King, Sean Webster, Dani Wilde and much much more...
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Paul Jones 17 Aug: Notodden Blues Festival
Paul meets the artists backstage at Notodden. Interviews and CD tracks from Bobby Jones, Buddy Guy, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Shemekia Copeland, Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Rick Estrin and more.
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Paul Jones 10 Aug: The Cream of R'n'B Tunes
This week Paul digs into his bag of CDs for new releases and classic cuts from Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Levon Helm, Marvin Gaye, James Cotton, Stephen Dale Petit, Papa George, Georgie Fame and more.
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Paul Jones 03 Aug: Jack Bruce
A special edition with Jack Bruce; featuring an in-depth interview and tracks from throughout his long career.
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Paul Jones 27 Jul: Doug Macleod in session
A live session from Doug Macleod, plus a track from The Blues Band recorded at the Maryport Festival last weekend. Also CD tracks from Stanton Moore, Jimmy Rushing, Hank Ballard and a tribute to the late Mel Brown
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Paul Jones 20 Jul: Jay Tamkin Band
A live session from The Jay Tamkin Band and tracks from Lillian Boutte & Denny Ilett Band, Geater Davis, King King, Hazmat Modine and more - plus a tribute to the late Willie King
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Paul Jones 13 Jul: Sonny Landreth
An interview and session with Sonny Landreth, plus tracks from Rod Piazza, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Imelda May, Susan Tedeschi, Ryan Shaw and more...
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Paul Jones 6 Jul: Fruteland Jackson
A session from Fruteland Jackson, plus CD tracks including exclusive pre-release cuts from Robert Cray, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Jack Bruce & Robin Trower. Also tracks from John Mayall, Joe Filisko, Michael Jackson and more...
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Paul Jones 29 Jun: Hamilton Loomis
Hamilton Loomis in session, plus tracks from Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Ruthie Foster, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, The Shirelles, Mighty Sam McClain and more...
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Paul Jones 22 Jun: Arthur Louis
A session from Arthur Louis and an obituary tribute to Koko Taylor. Plus tracks from Georgie Fame, Katherine Davis, Eddie Kirk, Linda Lewis and Cyril Neville.
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Paul Jones 15 Jun: Matt Schofield / B.B. King
Matt Schofield's new band in session. Plus an interview with B.B. King and tracks by Charlie Wood, Ruby Turner, Freddie King and more.
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Paul Jones 8 Jun: Jon Cleary
A solo session and interview with Jon Cleary and an obituary tribute to Eddie Bo. Dr John completes this New Orleans flavoured programme
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Paul Jones 1 Jun: Derek Trucks Band
Highlights of The Derek Trucks Band in concert at The Shepherds Bush Empire in London, plus an interview with Derek.
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Paul Jones 18 May: Jimmy Copley & Friends
A session from Jimmy Copley & Friends, plus tracks from Johnny Winter, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Gene Allison, Hank Ballard, Kent Duchaine, Kyla Brox and more
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Paul Jones 11 May: Louisiana Red
A live session and interview with Louisiana Red, featuring Michael Messer and Paul Jones. Plus tracks from Joe Bonamassa, Cream, Jay Tamkin Band, Buckwheat Zydeco and more...
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Paul Jones 4 May: Blues Collaborations
A Bank Holiday Special of blues collaborations. Tracks from BB King & U2, Taj Mahal, Lightnin' Hopkins, Jon Cleary & Snooks Eaglin, Etta James, John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, Ry Cooder, RL Burnside and many more...
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Paul Jones 27 Apr: Stephen Dale Petit & Mick Taylor
Stephen Dale Petit & Mick Taylor in session, an obituary tribute to John Cephas, plus tracks from Little Feat, Joe Bonamassa, Bobby Blue Bland, Lucky Peterson, Buddy Whittington, John Mayall and more.
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Paul Jones 20 Apr: Booker T Jones
An extended interview with Booker T, plus tracks from JJ Cale, Shemekia Copeland, Hank Ballard, Procol Harum and more
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Paul Jones 13 Apr: Rhythm & Blues In The Movies
Soundtrack cuts from Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, The Blues Brothers, Diana Ross, BB King, Ry Cooder, Booker T & The MGs and more...
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Paul Jones 6 Apr: Marcus Bonfanti
This week a live session from Marcus Bonfanti, plus an obituary to Hank Crawford and Leroy Hog Cooper. Also tracks from Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Van Morrison, Rou Rawls, Lil Ed & The Imperials, Louisiana Red, Derek Trucks Band and more...
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Paul Jones 30 Mar: Snooks Eaglin
This week an obituary tribute to Snooks Eaglin, plus a session track from Lightnin' Willie & The Poorboys. CD tracks by Eric Lindell, Alabama Blues Machine, Dinah Washington and more.
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Paul Jones 23 Mar: Matt Andersen
A live sesion from Matt Andersen and tracks from James Brown, Matt Schofield, Kyla Brox, Rag Mam Rag, Frank Stokes, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Aynsley Lister and more...
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Paul Jones 16 Mar: Joanne Shaw Taylor
A live session from Joanne Shaw Taylor, plus an obituary tribute to Robert Ward and tracks from Smiley Lewis, Steve Winwood, Duke Robillard, John Nemeth, Ruthie Foster and more...
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Paul Jones 9 Mar: Lillian Boutt & The Denny Ilett Band
A session from Lillian Boutt & The Denny Ilett Band, an obituary to Robert Lucas, plus tracks from Jimmy Witherspoon, Oli Brown, Martin Harley Band, Gordon Smith, Marcus Bonfanti, Canned Heat and more...
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Paul Jones 2 Mar: Ray Topping
An obituary tribute to Ray Topping of Ace Records, plus tracks from Van Morrison, James Hunter, Boo Boo Davis, Greg Koch, Bo Diddley, Susan Tedeschi and many more...
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Paul Jones 23 Feb: JOe Bonamassa
An interview with Joe Bonamassa, including a live song. PLus tracks from Elvin Bishop and BB King, Terry "Harmonica" Bean, Ike & Tina Turner, Eddie Riff, Bluesmix and many more.
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Paul Jones 16 Feb: Ruthie Foster
A session and interview with Ruthie Foster, plus a track from Joe Bonamassa's new CD, and tracks from Ray Charles & David "Fathead" Newman, Willie B Huff and more
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Paul Jones 9 Feb: Imelda May
This week a live session from Imelda May, plus tracks from Bobby Jones, Delta Moon, Jeff Beck, Ruthie Foster, Kenny Neal and many more
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Paul Jones 2 Feb: Sessions (slight return)
Session tracks from Ian Siegal, Dani Wilde and Big George Brock, plus tracks from Aretha Franklin, Matt Andersen, Scott Ellison, JJ Milteau, Willie Dixon and many more
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Paul Jones 26 Jan: Sessions (slight return)
Featuring session tracks by Ana Popovic, Guy Davis and Johnny Dickinson. Plus tracks by Elmore James, Sleepy John Estes, Albert King, Mavis Staples and more
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Paul Jones 19 Jan: David Gogo
An interview and session with Canadian guitarist and singer David Gogo, plus tracks from The Blues Band, Ian Siegal, Lurrie Bell, Otis Spann, Davey Graham and more...
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