Chasing The Blues with Tom The Suit Forst
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Twenty-five years ago, Tom Forst sold his soul to the devil and became a corporate executive. At the height of his career, nine years ago, he reclaimed his soul and quit it all to play the blues. Tom "The Suit" Forst was born. Chasing the Blues Podcast began in 2019 with 50 weekly episodes of Season One - sharing interesting stories of the original bluesmen, the pioneers of the art form, as told through personal interviews with players from around the world: some famous in their own right, recording and touring artists, veteran sidemen, and rising new talent. Season Two picks up where Season One left off, with new special features, contests and giveaways, and as always, featured interviews with blues payers from around the world. Hear their stories, and what inspired them to play the blues, and where they are taking the blues in their own careers for the blues fans of today, and tomorrow to enjoy. Stay tuned for a new episode every week (Now broadcasting every Thursday - Starting April 16, 2020) wherever podcasts are available to stream and download. Chasing the Blues is proudly sponsored by Blues Festival Guide, which Bobby Rush calls the "road map to the blues." Look for them online at www.BluesFestivalGuide.com Chasing the Blues is also sponsored and produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT.
Location:
United States
Description:
Twenty-five years ago, Tom Forst sold his soul to the devil and became a corporate executive. At the height of his career, nine years ago, he reclaimed his soul and quit it all to play the blues. Tom "The Suit" Forst was born. Chasing the Blues Podcast began in 2019 with 50 weekly episodes of Season One - sharing interesting stories of the original bluesmen, the pioneers of the art form, as told through personal interviews with players from around the world: some famous in their own right, recording and touring artists, veteran sidemen, and rising new talent. Season Two picks up where Season One left off, with new special features, contests and giveaways, and as always, featured interviews with blues payers from around the world. Hear their stories, and what inspired them to play the blues, and where they are taking the blues in their own careers for the blues fans of today, and tomorrow to enjoy. Stay tuned for a new episode every week (Now broadcasting every Thursday - Starting April 16, 2020) wherever podcasts are available to stream and download. Chasing the Blues is proudly sponsored by Blues Festival Guide, which Bobby Rush calls the "road map to the blues." Look for them online at www.BluesFestivalGuide.com Chasing the Blues is also sponsored and produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT.
Twitter:
@chasingbluespod
Language:
English
Episodes
Talking Blues With Katie Henry!
4/24/2024
Today’s guest is Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist, Katie Henry! Katie and Tom talk about the challenges of writing, recording, and touring, meeting and being compared to your heroes, and her new album Get Goin'.
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://katiehenrymusic.com/store
Facebook: /KatieHenryMusic
Instagram: @KatieHenryMusic
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Now here's The Suit!
Duration:00:30:27
Talking Blues With Chris BadNews Barnes!
4/3/2024
Today’s guest is comedian and Hokum Blues Man Chris BadNews Barnes. Chris and Tom talk about starting out as a stand-up and improve actor, the Hokum Blues, and his new album for Gulf Coast Records, BadNews Travels Fast.
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BadNewsTravelsFast
Facebook: /ChrisBadNewsBarnes
Instagram: @ChrisBadNewsBarnes
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Now here's The Suit!
Duration:00:35:32
Talking Blues With Kurt Allen!
3/20/2024
Today’s guest is Kurt Allen. For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues universe. His latest release, Live From The Red Shed, is classic modern blues-rock. Tom talke to Kurt about his early inspirations, relentless touring, and living the life of a full time Blues Man.
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! Kurt Allen Merch
Facebook: /KurtAllenMusic
Instagram: @KurtAllenMusic
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Now here's The Suit!
Duration:00:27:43
Talking Blues With Mike Zito!
2/26/2024
Today’s guest is acclaimed guitar player, producer, songwriter, and recording artist Mike Zito! In this episode Tom and Mike discuss the Blood Brothers, being a fan first, and Mike's new album which was drawn from the tragic loss of his wife, Life Is Hard.
Catch Mike on the road solo or as a member of the Blood Brothers this spring and summer.
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! linktr.ee/MikeZito
Facebook: /MikeZitoMusic
Instagram: @ZitoRox
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Now here's The Suit!
Duration:00:31:10
Talking Blues With Steve Gaspár!
2/7/2024
Today’s guest is Hollywood Allstars' leader Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and Steve Gaspár who also plays the Hammond orgon and piano for the group. Tom and Steve go way back. On this episode Tom and Steve discuss the early careers, touring a big band, and working with iconic musicians.
The Hollywood Allstars new release, Field Of Grace, is available to download and stream everywhere!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.TheHollywoodAllstars.net
Facebook: /TheHollywoodAllstars
Instagram: @TheHollywoodAllstars
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Now here's The Suit!
Duration:00:34:08
Talking Blues With Eliot Lewis
1/24/2024
Today’s guest is multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Eliot Lewis! Eliot tells Tom about being part of Hall and Oates and Daryl Hall's solo bands for 20 plus years, using technology to be a one-man-band, and meeting some of his musical heroes on Live From Daryl's House.
His new single "Love Is Alive" is available to download and stream everywhere!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.EliotLewis.com
Facebook: /EliotLewisOfficial
Instagram: @EliotLewis
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Now here's The Suit!
Duration:00:33:28
Talking Blues With Kevin Burt
1/11/2024
Today’s guest is Gulf Coast Records recording artist Kevin Burt! Kevin tells Tom about living in Iowa, finding his way as a professional musician, and meeting his inspiration Bill Withers.
His entire catalog including the new album Thank You Brother Bill: A Tribute To Bill Withers is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.KevinBurtMusic.net.
Facebook: /kevinburtmusic
Instagram: @KevinBurtsBlues
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:37:57
Talking Blues With Kevin Burt
1/10/2024
Today’s guest is Gulf Coast Records recording artist Kevin Burt! Kevin tells Tom about living in Iowa, finding his way as a professional musician, and meeting his inspiration Bill Withers.
His entire catalog including the new album Thank You Brother Bill: A Tribute To Bill Withers is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.KevinBurtMusic.net.
Facebook: /kevinburtmusic
Instagram: @KevinBurtsBlues
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:37:57
Talking Blues With Ernie Pinata From The Delta Wires
12/4/2023
Today’s guest is Ernie Pinata from the Delta Wires! Ernie tells Tom about his 50 years in the Blues from studying Sociology through the Blues in college, sharing the stage wiht many icons of the genre, and how making music in the Bay Area shaped his sound.
Their entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.DeltaWires.com.
Facebook: /DeltaWires
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:26:38
Talking Blues With Gary Hoey
11/10/2023
Today’s guest is Gary Hoey! Gary tells Tom about coffee with his mom, auditoning for Ozzy, and filling in as one of the Blood Brothers. His entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.GaryHoey.com
Facebook: /GaryHoeyofficialpage
Instagram: @GaryHoey
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:37:20
Talking Blues With Chickenbone Slim!
10/27/2023
Today’s guest is Chickenbone Slim! Slim tells Tom about how he got his name, his adherence to the KISS principle, and bomb cyclones. His most recent album, Damn Good and Ready, is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.ChickenBoneSlim.com
Facebook: /ChickenboneSlimAndTheBiscuits
Instagram: @chickenbone_slim
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:28:41
Talking Blues With Eliza Neals!
9/29/2023
Today’s guest is Eliza Neals! Eliza tells Tom about growing up in Detroit, studying opera in Vienna, and being mentored by a Motown legend. Her most recent album, Badder To The Bone, and new single, “Candy Store”, are available to buy, download, and stream everywhere!
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://elizaneals.com/merchandise/
Instagram: @elizaneals
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:37:17
Talking Blues With Popa Chubby
9/14/2023
Today’s guest is Popa Chubby. Popa reflects on his long career, moving from Rocker to Blues Man, and his new album Live At G. Bluey's Juke Joint which is available now on all formats and all streaming platforms.
Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://www.popachubby.com/store
Instagram: @popachubby1960, @GulfCoast_Records
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:42:46
Talking Blues With Monster Mike Welch
9/6/2023
Today’s guest is Monster Mike Welch. The award-winning Boston based singer and guitar wizard talks about how he got his nickname, working on being a better singer, his struggle with COVID, and most importantly his new album, Nothing But Time available on all formats and streaming services. Go to monstermikewelch.com for more information about Mike, his new album and tour dates.
To Stream and Download! https://gulfcoastrecs.lnk.to/NothingButTime
Instagram: @monstermikewelch, @GulfCoast_Records
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:22:09
Talking Blues with the Blood Brothers
6/23/2023
Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music they create both individually and collectively. Added to the equation are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the recording sessions, pushing Mike and Albert creatively and musically to their best work to date. Their new self-titled album has spent 12 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Blues Album Chart peaking at #1.
To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BloodBrothers
Instagram: @zitorox, @albertcastiglia, @bloodbrothers_gcr, @GulfCoast_Records
Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.
Duration:00:21:45
WAVE WATCH EPISODE 17
11/28/2022
Welcome to Wave Watch, the podcast, live from Factory Underground Studios! We keep you in the loop on the latest news in technology, money markets, trends, and all the rest. This week Alex, Andrew, Nick, and Jeff talk about car shows, the phrase “no pain, no gain,” Irish wakes, and of course... funeral foods. They also get into the topic of “physical physique,” and ask the important questions like, “why are cigars classy?” The guys discuss what words they associate with certain songs, the...
Duration:00:29:05
WAVE WATCH EPISODE 16
11/21/2022
Episode 16 Welcome to Wave Watch, the podcast, live from Factory Underground Studios! We keep you in the loop on the latest news in technology, money markets, trends, and all the rest. This week's podcast gets personal when Alex, Andrew, Nick, and Skully talk about what’s really important, milk. Alex brings up some noteworthy events from Andrew’s cousin's wedding, which somehow lead the guys into a discussion about typecast actors. They also get into crazy exes, instant gratification, and...
Duration:00:11:16
WAVE WATCH EPISODE 15
11/15/2022
Welcome to Wave Watch, the podcast, live from Factory Underground Studios! We keep you in the loop on the latest news in technology, money markets, trends, and all the rest. This week Alex, Andrew, and Nick talk about what they did over the weekend, Web 3 crypto, and Nick’s desire to play games on the M1 Mac. As a reminder for all of our listeners, his names not Alex, it's Souz. The guys also get into the bear-ish market and The Merge, how cults start, and Bored Ape Yacht Club collabs. We...
Duration:00:15:33
WAVE WATCH EPISODE 14
10/25/2022
Welcome to Wave Watch, the podcast, live from Factory Underground Studios! We keep you in the loop on the latest news in technology, money markets, trends, and all the rest. This week Alex, Andrew, and Nick talk about Metaverse jobs, GDP, retail stores in the NFT space, and the Elon Musk Lawsuit. They ask the important questions, “What’s the second film in the Hannibal series?” and “When is the election really?” Apparently Andrew has all the answers. We hope you enjoy and please leave any...
Duration:00:17:35
WAVE WATCH EPISODE 13
10/25/2022
Welcome to Wave Watch, the podcast, live from Factory Underground Studios! We keep you in the loop on the latest news in technology, money markets, trends, and all the rest. This week Alex, Andrew, Nick, and Skully start off by debating their favorite Costco samples, which uncovers Alex’s undying love for the membership warehouse. The guys also talk about the big bang, a new “magic ink” tattoo and the growing market for VR headsets. We hope you enjoy and please leave any comments or requests...
Duration:00:11:23