Jim Byrnes - "I Need A Love"

The veteran singer and songwriter demonstrates a rough edged but commanding understanding of the roots of gospel. Recognized by many as the award winning actor, Jim is equally recognized as a staple of the St. Louis blues scene. See the interview where Jim shares his experience and tells stories about growing up around the great performers in St. Louis and East St. Louis.

The Big Bamou - "I Want To Be Your Trust Fund Baby"

Singer/ trumpeter Brian Casserly delivers the tongue in cheek original version of "Trust Fund Baby" with attitude. Brian is the clown prince of the St. Louis blues scene, never leaving the fans wanting for a memorable performance. Live at BBs, spring of 2006.

Bugs Henderson Talks

Bugs has played with guitar icons such as B.B. King, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Ted Nugent, Roy Buchanan, and James Burton. To this day, Bugs guitar hangs in Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas along side instruments donated by Lee Ritenouer and Chet Atkins. Listen to Bugs talking about his life and music in this extended interview with Scott Shuman at BBs Jazz,Blues & Soups of St. Louis. www.bugshenderson.com

Michael Burks Blues Band - "Talk Don't Bother Me"

Another smoking performance by Michael Buks and company, performed at BBs in December of 2007. "Talk Don't Bother Me" shows a side of MB's songwriting that tells of his roots in traditional R&B as well as blues. As always ,the foundations of Michaels songs are the true stories and experiences from his roots in rural Arkansas.

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Six Generations of the Blues PT 1- "Mississippi Roots"

This first part of the six part "Six Generations of the Blues" series focuses on the Mississippi background and experiences of the Chicago Bluesmen ,and features performances by Big Jack Johnson, Johnny Drummer, David "Honeyboy" Edwards and Muddy Waters guitarist, John Primer. 28:30
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Six Generations of the Blues PT 3- "The New Generations"

This 3rd part of the series, follows the Generational change in song writing ,and styles ,as well as the changes in the American landscape regarding race and opportunity. David "Honeyboy" Edwards talks candidly about his mentors as a young musicians in Mississippi and Chicago,and performs at the Paramount Blues Festival in Grafton Wisconsin. TT= 28:30

The Jim Byrnes Band - "Can't Keep From Cryin"

Performed Live at BBs in the spring of 2006, " Can't Keep From Crying" exempifies songwriter Jim Byrnes' grasp of the roots of the Blues as well as a rough edged but commanding understanding of the roots of gospel. Recognized by many as the award-winning actor, Jim is equally known as a staple of the St Louis Blues scene. See the interviews where Jim shares his experience and tells stories about growing up around the great performers in St Louis and East St Louis.

Bugs Henderson - "Look What Love Can Do"

This trademark song by  Bugs is performed live at BBs Jazz, Blues and Soups of St Louis in the spring of 2006. Henderson went from small clubs to playing on stage, opening for artists such as the Allman Brothers, B.B King, and Leon Russell.  Bugs and his love for blues got tired of the wide-open riff-oriented rock. Bugs has played with guitar icons such as B.B. King, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Ted Nugent, Roy Buchanan, and James Burton. To this day, Bugs' guitar hangs in Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas.

The Bottle Rockets - "Get Down River"

The performance of "Get Down River" showcases the huge songwriting chops of the band. Henneman's vocal transcend the their hometown of Festus Missouri by conjuring up images from the local Mississippi river to the Gulf of Mexico. This "working man's rock band" delivers the chorus, "Once again you've messed up this old town, so get down river, get down". They tell the all too familiar story of those who work and live along the banks of the river.

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Checkout the review of The Bottle Rockets performance at BBs Jazz Blues and Soups in St. Louis.

Michael Burks - "You Left Me For Someone New"

This soulful Blues tells the true story. Did you know that Michael Burks learned to play the Hammond organ as a teenager? Hear about this and other stories straight from Mike in his indepth interview.