Good morning, bluesologists! We kick off a brand new month on a Tuesday Bluesday and we’ve even got a brand new playlist for you this afternoon! Read on!
Here’s your Tuesday Bluesday lineup:
9:00 a.m. Ladies Sing The Blues: Various Artists
We kick off a new month with the ladies of the blues in charge. You’ll hear Billie Holliday, Big Mama Thornton, Ruth Brown, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, Koko Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Christine McVie, Marcia Ball, Ellen McIlwaine, Susan Tedeschi, Irma Thomas, Tracy Nelson, Etta James, Linda Ronstadt, Sippie Wallace, Bessie Smith, Shawn Murphy, Angela Strehli, Aretha Franklin, The Blues Broads and more!
4:00 p.m. Nina Simone Sings The Blues NEW!
Nina Simone’s musical career not only spanned decades, but covered many genres, including the blues. Today we give you a brand new bluesy Nina Simone playlist.
8:00 p.m. John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers Live at Kongresshalle, Berlin, Germany, May 21, 1969
We go into the Wayback Machine for this John Mayall performance from 1969. It’s a great way to close out Tuesday Bluesday.
It’s always busy on Tuesday Bluesday, but there’s plenty of room in The Mermaid Lounge for everyone. And we’re totally free. No cover charge. Ever. Did I mention that we stream music 24/7? Check it out. The button is below.
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