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  • This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv heads past the halfway point in Season four, with legendary Bluesman and elder statesman, Elvin Bishop. Many will remember Elvin for his smash hit with Mickey Thomas on vocals in 1976, ‘Fooled Around And Fell In Love’, but Bishop’s bigger claim to fame was his work with the Chicago Blues scene in the 1960s and 70’s. Elvin talks about meeting a young Paul Butterfield on some steps of an apartment building shortly after arriving in Chicago, his jam sessions with Muddy, Magic Sam, Otis Rush and others, and his advice to the next generation of the Blues. Don’t miss this episode, and be sure to share it with your Blues friends!

    Website: https://www.elvinbishopmusic.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elvinbishop 

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  • This week, it’s a very special episode of Time Signatures as your host, Jim Ervin welcomes another legendary bluesman, Steve Nardella. Join Steve and Erv as they discuss his relocation to Michigan from the east coast in 1971-just to be closer to Chicago, the early Blues hangouts in Ann Arbor (Blind Pig, Mr. Flood’s Party, Rick’s American Cafe, etc), and his appearance in a supporting role at the 1972 Ann Arbor Blues Festival for Boogie Woogie Red, Lightnin Slim, and Johnny Shines-a recording he didn’t know anything about. Steve also talked about his 1964 or ‘65 New York trip where he saw Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, and James Cotton. Great stories about jammin’ with Stevie Ray Vaughan, and definitely an episode well worth your time.

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CfHxv1Ha614CY85E8x017 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.nardella.5 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rare3P56NWo&list=PL2C46EF8DE7B9D84D

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  • This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes 2022 People’s Choice winner and 2023 Solo/Duo winner of the Capital Area Blues Society’s Blues Brawl, Justin Deason. Justin drops in to chat about his wins in Lansing, his trip and competition in Memphis, Tennessee as part of Dedfoot Duo, and branching out on his new venture with his band, ‘Just Magnetic’ and their first release, ‘Life Electric’. Justin is also sharing his thoughts on life with a new wife and young daughter. It’s great conversation, so check it out, won’t you? Oh…and buy a download of their new album TODAY. 

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567789917633 

    Bandcamp Page: https://justmagnetic.bandcamp.com/album/life-electric 

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73StnGe0O99Y4DSyBi12kE 

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9Hhfv7eBIsQZnDD_2rr7Q

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  • This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, it’s another fantastic discussion with one of the biggest names in Blues promotions, Paul ‘Mr. Blues’ Benjamin. Join Erv and Paul as they discuss Paul’s work establishing the Rockland-based North Atlantic Blues Festival, his work with the Blues Heaven Blues Festival in Denmark and four other U.S. based events. They also talk about Paul’s long tenure in and out of the Blues Foundation in Memphis, his work with the Blues Awards shows, and his book, ‘Heart of Blues’, celebrating 25 years of the NABF.  It’s good conversation, great Blues music and Lobster, so tune in and enjoy!

    North Atlantic Blues Festival Website: https://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com/

    Paul’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.e.benjamin.7

    North Atlantic Blues Festival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057288085080 

    Blues Foundation: https://blues.org/

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  • This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes the Founder and Chief Bottle Washer (CBW) of the National Women in Blues, Michele Seidman. Seidman founded the 501 c3 to support, edify, mentor and promote women in the Blues music genre. Join us for a sober look at the state of the music business, and what this dedicated woman is doing to foster change for those going forward. Doesn’t matter if you are a woman or a man, you need to watch this…..we can, and MUST do better!

    NWIB Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/40650188861

    NWIB Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nationalwomeninblues

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  • This week, host Jim Ervin welcomes a truly legendary member of our Blues Royalty, a gentleman known affectionately as ‘Michissippi’ Mick, or as Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram calls him, ‘Uncle’ Mick Kolassa. Mick drops in to talk with Erv about his years on the board of the Blues Foundation in Memphis, his move to the home of the Delta Blues in Mississippi (thus the nickname), and his work with his record label, Endless Blues Records. This episode has already found its way into Erv’s top three all-time, so you definitely want to check it out.

    Website: https://endlessblues.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001144952106

    Endless Blues Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EndlessBluesRecords

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uFnksD1TfYQyL8eYRm0eG

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  • This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Detroit native Blues Rocker, Eliza Neals for a chat about her earliest memories of music growing up, hanging out 5-6 nights a week at Detroit Blues venues such as Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Bert’s and others, and her music relationship with the legendary Barrett Strong. Eliza also talked about her new album, ‘Colorcrimes’ and what comes next. You won’t want to miss this episode, so tune in and share!

    Website: https://www.elizaneals.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizaneals

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48XgWMevIvFi72xQFN2qqb

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizaneals

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  • his week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Chris Tapp, lead vocalist and guitarist for the band The Cold Stares. Join us for some conversation on the band’s upcoming release ‘The Southern’, how he took part in last year’s auction of the Legendary Peter Green’s guitars, and had a winning bid for one…..or was it two of them? And then there is discussion about his album featuring one of Peter’s guitars, called, ‘the Green Album’.  It’s an episode worth making time for, so come over and check it out!!!

    Website: https://www.thecoldstares.com/ 

    The Cold Stares Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoldstares 

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hLLs7dOw0Z1XBFFrLSDln

    Chris’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XDF1GKyo98bheTGvzoYUN

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  • Joce Reyome is FRESH off their decisive win in the solo/duo category at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. The North Atlantic Canadian musician stopped in to discuss the win, and the plans which lie ahead for an album....and some other fun things. It was a fun interview, and one you don't want to miss, so come on it and give it a look and listen!

    Website: https://www.jocereyome.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoceReyome/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/23cMXxfTzf5hVLCMgEZ7nk

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocereyome/?hl=en

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  • This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes another member of the Blues music community, Joe Flip.  His album, ‘Old Soul Live’ was offered free (and signed), with shipping, and after checking out the album an interview was scheduled. Flip plays his signature oil can guitar, and his music is a blend of rock infused Blues, with a tasteful Texas flair. Join us as we discuss Joe’s passion for building oil can guitars, his baptism into the Blues, and his journey as a musician

    Website: https://www.joeflipmusic.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeFlipMusic

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ukhk7d12RYu8CQ_pwpb1w

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7I0jia2wrhNWpDzqpjam1k

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  • Season Four comes out of the gate with fellow broadcaster and podcast veteran, Shaun Bindley. Shaun has more that 30 years in the broadcasting field, and his weekly podcast, “Blues With a Feeling” features incredible guests, some of their music, and lots of fun. Join host, Jim Ervin as he chats with Shaun about his work in the Blues, his work as an extra on some movie sets, and what he plans for the future of his program from Down Under in Queensland, Australia.

    Website: Shaun Bindley's "Blues with a Feeling"

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  • As Season 3 comes to a close, Erv welcomes former frontman from the band ‘Smile’, Tim Staffell for a chat about his work with the band, which later was fronted by Freddie Bulsara, who changed his name to Mercury, and the band’s name to ‘Queen’....and the rest, as they say, is history! Tim was an incredible guest, and we had a great discussion about his baptism into the Blues, his work with an earlier band with Brian May (1984), supporting Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix, and where he thought Hendrix might have progressed to, had he lived. It’s been another fantastic Season, friends.  We are looking forward to January, when Season 4 takes flight. 

    Website: http://www.timstaffell.com/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timbosta 

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EtRaGeodP9stdGz92vPtB 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSBpXDNwwEhDKwwVqwQ1tQ

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  • Ben Levin returns with his good friend from Japan, Tak Asano to talk about Ben’s introduction to Tak during a visit to Clarksdale, his recent trip to Japan for a short tour with Tak, and also his newly released Christmas album, ‘Ben Levin Presents a Holiday Blues Revue’. The album features Ben and his friends, Tak Asano, Candace Ivory, Lil’ Jimmy Reed, Lil’ Ed, and Sonny Hill. We have one more episode to go next week, as Season 3 comes to a close. 

    Website: https://benlevinpiano.com/home

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenLevinPiano/ 

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JPxlItTC9DxZ7YwAOwLci 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenLevinPiano

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  • On this episode of Time Signatures, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist AND College Professor, Jennifer Lyn stops by for a discussion with Erv to talk about her band, ‘The Groove Revival’ and her background in music. Jennifer recently released an album, which was available free of charge for those willing to pay shipping, and Erv bought the album-leading the two to connect. She also shared her stories of launching the band just before Covid, and their subsequent album, ‘Nothing Holding Me Down’ just after the shutdown. Just two more episodes remain in season three. Enjoy!

    Website: https://jlynandthegrooverevival.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLynAndTheGrooveRevival 

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qR4LzELTzcBhk1QACOnHx

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JenniferLynandTheGrooveRevival

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  • Vanessa Collier, a talented saxophonist and singer, joins Jim Ervin on Time Signatures to discuss her journey in the blues music scene and her latest album, "Do It My Way." Collier emphasizes the importance of self-expression and musical authenticity, sharing how her experiences with renowned artists like Joe Louis Walker helped shape her artistic direction. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the underrepresentation of female musicians in the blues genre and her mission to celebrate influential figures like Sister Rosetta Tharp, whose contributions have often gone unrecognized. Listeners will gain insight into the eclectic influences that inspire Collier's music and her commitment to connecting with audiences through storytelling. As she prepares for her upcoming "Keep It Saxy" tour, Collier aims to leave her fans uplifted and energized, proving that the spirit of the blues is alive and well in her work.

    Website: https://www.vanessacollier.com/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vcolliersaxophone 

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5WLpN9bFV4liSYhf4J3aVs 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEnvLO8QaX-nXNPCDVBTyCw

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  • Dennis Jones, a former member of the award-winning Zach Harmon Band, joins host Jim Ervin on Time Signatures to discuss his rich journey in the blues music scene. From his beginnings at the age of 13 when he first picked up the guitar to his current success as a solo artist, Dennis shares insights into his influences, including the legendary Jimi Hendrix, and his unique blend of blues rock. He reflects on his experiences competing in the International Blues Challenge, where he won first place, and the thrill of opening for iconic musicians like Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter. The conversation also delves into the challenges faced during the pandemic, how it inspired him to write new music, and his excitement about his upcoming album titled "About Time." With a commitment to authenticity in his artistry, Dennis emphasizes the importance of connecting with audiences and the joy of performing live.

    Website: Dennis Jones

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  • This episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin was just plain fun! Connor Korte is Buddy Guy’s stage manager and his personal guitar tech. On top of that, he also serves as guitar tech for Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram when he isn’t on tour with Buddy! Join host Jim Ervin as he chats with Connor about working with two of the most notable Blues musicians on the planet, his daily routine while on the road, and how he arrived in this world to begin with. If you have ever seen Buddy or Christone on tour, chances are you have seen this young man working hard in the shadows before, and especially during their shows! It truly is a season to remember, as we roll through our third.Enjoy!

    Connor’s Website: https://www.connorkorte.com/ 

    Buddy Guy’s Website: https://www.buddyguy.net/ 

    Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram’s website: https://www.christonekingfishingram.com/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connorkorte

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  • This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes a new voice to the Blues to the program.  He first appeared on American Idol, Season 18, and he was a top 11 finalist.  If you like your Blues with that down deep and gritty sound, you are going to love Jovin Webb, and he and Erv talk about his start in music, his path through Idol-navigating that competition during covid, AND the new CD, of course. Webb recently signed with Blind Pig Records, and his debut CD ‘Drifter’ is due for release on October 18th. 

    Jovin Webb on Blind Pig Records: https://www.blindpigrecords.com/artists

    New CD: https://www.blindpigrecords.com/product-page/jovin-webb-drifter-cd 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jovin.webb

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tPs43oKJNTRvGr6IQ8N9k

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  • This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes The Head Special Collections, Blues Curator and Professor from The University of Mississippi, Greg Johnson. Johnson joins us to discuss the foundation of the Blues Archive. Founded between 1982 and1983 with B.B. King’s donation of around 10,000 33s, 45s, 78s and even some Edison wax cylinders, the Blues Archive is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Erv and Greg talk all about that, the acquisition of Living Blues Magazine in 1983,  and the recent  addition of Time Signatures and Erv’s Blues concert photography to the Archive as well. It’s an educational interview, and one you won’t want to miss! See you there!

    Archives & Special Collections Website: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/archives/  

    Time Signatures on the Blues Archive: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/timesignatures/ 

    Blues Archive: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/blues/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMLibraries 

    Greg’s Email Address: [email protected]

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  • This episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin features one of Michigan’s most gifted musicians. The Floridian transplant, Rusty Wright and wife Laurie join Erv for a fun discussion about his entry into the music world, via a garage sale find guitar and his Mom’s band, and Rusty’s ‘out of the box’ brand of the Blues. But the fun doesn’t end there, Rusty and Laurie talk about  that Heritage find at Sweetwater during their road trip north for a gig at TC’s Bluestage Jams in Napoleon in 2023, Laurie’s work with RIFF magazine, and the experience of opening for the Legendary Southern Rock band, Lynryd Skynyrd - WHILE they watch from the wings! You won’t want to miss a moment of this episode, my friends!

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